A 45-year-old veterinary worker has made an appointment with the doctor for regular examination. In his duties he frequently deals with animals, however he denies working with rabies-affected animals. Previously he has received no antirabic vaccination. What should the doctor recommend in this case?

Answer options

1. Preventive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin
2. Preventive immunization with antirabic vaccine
3. Vaccination in case of contact with sick animal
4. Administration of antirabic vaccine and rabies immunoglobulin
5. Preventive immunization with anti-rabies serum

Explanation

The correct answer: Preventiveimmunization with an antirabies vaccine the logic of answer: Preexposure rabiesvaccination may be recommended forveterinarians, animal handlers, fieldbiologists, cavers, missionaries, andcertain laboratory workers. In the case ofinfrequent exposure (veterinarians andanimal control staff working withterrestrial carnivores in areas whererabies is uncommon to rare; veterinarystudents; and travelers visiting areaswhere rabies is enzootic and immediateaccess to medical care, includingbiologics is limited) Primary course ofvaccination is recommended; noserologic testing or booster vaccinationKasper Dennis L.Harrison’s infectiousdiseases / Dennis L.Kasper, Anthony S.Fauci. – The McGraw Hill Companies, Inc. –2010. – P. 959–965