20th June 2024

A 27-year-old presents for assessment after returning from a visit to family in Nigeria

A 27-year-old presents for assessment after returning from a visit to family in Nigeria. They state they were bitten by the family dog 20 days ago and this had drawn blood. They are concerned about rabies and tell you they have not had any vaccinations. They did not receive any post-exposure prophylaxis while in Nigeria. They also tell you how angry they are that the family dog remains alive and well today, stating that it should be euthanised. What is the most appropriate course of action regarding rabies prevention?

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