Unresolved Issues concerning Inadequate Immune Response after Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in an Immunocompromised Patient
Journal Title: Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 11
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We present an immunocompromised patient with inadequate immune response to the rabies post exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and our management strategy after this inadequate response. Currently, evidence based strategy for action after failure of PEP is partial. Since the prevalence of immunocompromised patients is increasing, further studies and guidelines are necessary.
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