In the case of dogbite the biting animal should be observed for atleast -
Post exposure prophylaxis may be discontinued if the suspected animal is proved by appropriate laboratory examination to be free of rabies or in the case of domestic dogs , cats or ferrats , the animals remain healthy throughout a 10 day observation period staing from the date of bite Reference; Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine,24th edition.Pg no. 297
5 days
10 days
15 days
3 weeks
Communicable diseases