Open AccessMonoclonal antibodies for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis: A paradigm shift in passive immunization
Author(s) -
Gongal Gyanendra,
Sampath Gadey
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
archives of preventive medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2640-7868
DOI - 10.17352/apm.000017
Subject(s) - rabies , immunization , post exposure prophylaxis , medicine , monoclonal antibody , virology , antibody , immunology
An estimated 59000 people die of rabies every year in the world. Passive immunization forms an important component of rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), in Category III exposures,and sometimes in Category II exposures.
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