CRACKCast E131 – Rabies

Core questions: What are the top 5 rabies-virus carrying animals in Canada? In the world? Describe the pathogenesis of the rabies virus disease (see fig. 123.6) List 5 stages of rabies. What are the clinical presentations of rabies? How is rabies diagnosed? What factors are involved in a rabies risk assessment. Which types of animal contact require PEP? Non-immunized Immunized Describe important aspects of rabies post-exposure immunoprophylaxis for the following exposures: Wisecracks: List 4 reservoirs of rabies What is the dose of HRIG?