3rd August 2023

A 19-year-old man on his gap year in Burundi attends the nearby health centre as his hand has just been deeply bitten by a dog.

A 19-year-old man on his gap year in Burundi attends the nearby health centre as his hand has just been deeply bitten by a dog. Rabies is endemic, and there has been a high incidence of cases recently. He was recently immunised against rabies prior to travel. He is previously fit and well.

What is the ideal post-exposure treatment?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.