CRACKCast E131 – Rabies

Core questions:

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

Wisecracks:

1. List 4 reservoirs of rabies
2. What is the dose of HRIG?