Is rabies injection needed after prophylaxix on monkey attack on a lady?
Patient: my brother's wife was suddenly jumped over by a monkey yesterday, she had a scartch on lower part of leg and echymosis but no cut, by claw. She took a bath with dettol soap after that , had tetanus injection. what else should she do? Is rabies post exposure prophylaxix required? Doctor: Yes rabies vaccination is advised. Monkeys are one of the common cause of rabies in rural india. Kindly consult a nearby physician for the vaccine. Anti rabies antibodies might not be necessary but as early as possible get her vaccinated as rabies is a horrible disease with nearly 100% fatality. Why take the risk.