Dr. Rahul Gosavi, MD Pediatric, DrNB neonatology, Pediatric intensivist. Best child hospital

Post exposure prophylaxis in rabies risk scenario Step 2: Risk Categorization​Medical interventions scale strictly according to the World Health Organization (WHO) exposure severity classifications: Category I Touching or feeding animals; licks on completely intact skin; no open lesions. No PEP required. Thoroughly wash the exposed skin surfaces with soap and water. Category II Minor scratches or abrasions without overt bleeding; minor nibbling of uncovered skin. Immediate PEP Vaccine Series required. Administer local wound care. Category III Single or multiple transdermal bites or scratches; licks on broken skin; contamination of mucous membranes with animal saliva; direct bat exposures. Immediate Vaccine Series AND Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) required. Administer aggressive local wound care. Jun 4, 2026 Call now