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Jonathan B. Rosefsky, MD
Binghamton, NY

JAMA. 1975;234(4):383.

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To the Editor.—

The article by Drs Corey and Hattwick (232:272, 1975) presents a dilemma because of the prophylaxis algorithm. If a normally behaving but unvaccinated dog, such as a pup under 1 year of age, licks a child on the mouth or on a skinned knee, then the "no" arrow drops to box number 8 that indicates killing the animal for flourescent antibody examination of the brain!

Whereas I recognize the intent and value of this article, there may soon be many unnecessarily dead dogs around. Would Drs Corey and Hattwick wish to make some additional modifications to the prophylaxis algorithm? . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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