Adverse reactions to human rabies immune globulin manufactured by the Thai Red Cross Society

Vaccine. 2005 Feb 3;23(11):1324-5. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2004.09.013.

Abstract

Rabies Immunoglobulins (RIG) are an essential part of optimal management of rabies exposures [World Health Organization (WHO)]. They provide protection against the virus during the critical initial 7 days before adequate endogenous vaccine induced antibodies are formed. Even though Human Rabies Immune Globulin (HRIG) is the ideal product for post-exposure rabies treatment it, like most biological, can cause very rare adverse reactions. A retrospective review of a series of 8737 patients, who received HRIG at one institution, revealed that only 15 (0.183 %) reported transient mild adverse reactions.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Immunoglobulins / adverse effects*
  • Immunoglobulins / therapeutic use*
  • Rabies / prevention & control*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Thailand

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins