
Is Rabies Re-vaccination Required When Antibody Titer Is Above Normal Level?

The virus is neutralized if antibody titre is more than required
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. In continuity with your earlier discussion the antibody titre is 1.12 IU/ ml which is above 0.5 IU/ ml.
2. Therefore your antibody titre is more than double the required amount.
3. If any one is having antibody titre like you and is attacked by the rabies virus then the infection will be neutralized and the person is safe. This is for any vaccine.
Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek


Vaccine booster and rabies immune globulin is better in this situation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. If there is attack on the face or neck then it becomes a high grade of exposure. In this situation vaccine with booster dose is recommended even if antibodies are more than required. To be completely safe administration of rabies immune globulin is recommended in these patients if there is severe injury.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek


If antibody is higher than required then person is absolutely safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. Bat bites are difficult to notice sometimes.
2. Bats might scratch or bite and it is superficial.
3. If antibody is higher than required then the person is absolutely safe.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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