Question 14 (part 2) · LEK · Rabies
The beginning of post-exposure management can be delayed until the confirmation of rabies in the animal, provided that the animal that exposed the person did not show any signs of the disease during the exposure and a 15-day veterinary observation is possible. Indicate the statement to which the description refers.
- A. animals that have been vaccinated against rabies and have a documented vaccination.
- B. all domestic animals, i.e.: cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, mice.
- C. only cats and dogs.
- D. the beginning of post-exposure management in the case of suspected rabies should be started immediately without unnecessary observation of the animal.
- E. such observation is possible in every animal only in the case of salivation of the damaged skin, slight bites and scratches.
Hint
Deferring prophylaxis during veterinary observation is valid only for species whose virus shedding before symptoms is well characterised.
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