POSTEXPOSURE RABIES PROPHYLAXIS - WHEN THE GUIDELINES ARE NOT RESPECTED

被引:13
作者
FESCHAREK, R [1 ]
SCHWARZ, S [1 ]
QUAST, U [1 ]
GANDHI, N [1 ]
KARKHANIS, S [1 ]
机构
[1] HOECHST INDIA LTD,HOECHST CTR,BOMBAY 400093,INDIA
关键词
RABIES; POSTEXPOSURE; PROPHYLAXIS; FAILURE;
D O I
10.1016/0264-410X(91)90005-Q
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Fifteen spontaneously reported cases of alleged lack of drug effect of postexposure antirabies prophylaxis using PCEC vaccine were analysed. The most striking finding was that in no case were the WHO guidelines for postexposure treatment of injuries caused by rabid animals respected. Therefore nothing points to insufficient vaccine efficacy. Better information for both the medical profession and the public about the treatment of exposed patients is needed.
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页码:868 / 872
页数:5
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