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Table 4 Post-exposure prophylaxis of human rabies cases in Chongqing, 2007–2016

From: Epidemiological characteristics and post-exposure prophylaxis of human rabies in Chongqing, China, 2007–2016

Variables

Number of human rabies cases

Proportion (%)

Wound treatment

 Untreated

290

52.9

 Self-treated

191

34.9

 Treatment in medical institution

67

12.2

Active immunization

 No

471

85.9

 Incomplete full regimen

69

12.6

 Complete full regimen

8

1.5

Passive immunization

 Yes

14a

2.6

 No

534

97.4

Treatment time for PEP (days)b

 0

241

94.9

 1–3

6

2.3

  ≥ 4

7

2.8

  1. aThe total 14 cases that received RIG comprised of 13 cases of category III exposure and 1 case of category II exposure
  2. bThe treatment time for PEP refers to the interval between potential exposure and receive PEP