Rabies is a deadly disease that progresses rapidly. What type of treatment would be best for a person who has not been vaccinated for rabies and has been bitten by a raccoon with rabies? The person should be given vitamins and advised to exercise to boost the immune system. The person should be isolated to see if they develop the symptoms of rabies. The person should be injected with rabies antibodies right away. The person should be given a series of antibiotic drugs.

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Kiana Raymond

Biology

8 June, 12:28

Rabies is a deadly disease that progresses rapidly. What type of treatment would be best for a person who has not been vaccinated for rabies and has been bitten by a raccoon with rabies? The person should be given vitamins and advised to exercise to boost the immune system. The person should be isolated to see if they develop the symptoms of rabies. The person should be injected with rabies antibodies right away. The person should be given a series of antibiotic drugs.

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Glenn Walls · Answer 1

It would be important to go to the hospital for treatment, because they have a booster shot that should stabilize rabies, then you would be monitored for symptoms.