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2.2 Minor exposure:
a. Single, superficial bite or scratch on the lower limbs (excluding tips of toes)
upper
limbs (excluding upper arms, palms and tips of fingers) abdomen and back.
b. Nibbling of uncovered skin.
c. Contamination of open wounds with saliva.
d. Drinking raw milk of rabid cow or goat.
3.0 Screening the animal
3.1 In case of major exposures to dogs and cats:
3.1.1 If the animal is apparently healthy, observable and has had a minimum
of 2 rabies vaccinations, with the last vaccination given within 1 year of the
incident PET can be delayed while observing the animal for 14 days.
3.1.2 When the animal is suspicious or sick, but observable initiate PET while
observing the animal. Discontinue treatment if the animal is apparently
healthy after 14 days.
3.1.3 If the animal is having rabies (confirmed by laboratory diagnosis) or
unobservable (animal dead, killed, missing or stray animal) initiate PET and
continue the full course.
3.2. In case of minor exposures to dogs and cats:
3.2.1 If the animal is apparently healthy, observable and has had a minimum
of 1 rabies vaccination.
- within I year of the incident.
- at an age above 3 months.
- incident occurring at least I month after the vaccination.
PET can be delayed while observing the animal for 14 days.
3.2.2 When the animal is suspicious or sick, but observable, initiate PET
while observing the animal. Discontinue PET if the animal is healthy after 14
days.
3.2.3 If the animal is having rabies (confirmed by laboratory diagnosis) or
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