A patient that does not have normal mechanisms to fight against infection
1.A fully vaccinated person
2.Immunocompromised Host
3.Healthcare worker
Immunocompromised Host
What animal accounts for more than 90% of rabid animals reported. What are:
Bats
Factors that increase bacterial colonization and risk of hospital associated Pneumonia
Coma, hypotension, alcoholism
What is the gold standard for testing for rabies?
What is:
Fluorescent antibody testing
At what age is it advisable for children to visit someone in the hospital who is immunocompromised
12 years of age and older
What system does the rabies virus attack leading to death?
Neurologic
What units are likely to not allow fresh flowers and potted plants (Hint: 2 answers)
Bone marrow transplant and Burn units
What group of individuals should have a rabies titers done every 6 months?
Research facility workers
From the below list, what vaccinations are recommened for patients who are taking immunosuppressive medications due to a solid organ transplant
All the above
These animals almost never have been found to have rabies
All the above