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ELISA Score of .32 for Rabies Antibody
I was bitten by dog on 23 Jan on Palm , I was given RIG properly around wound and 5 doses of Rabivax 0,3,7,14,28 which ended 20 Feb and then I took Antibody test think it is RFFIT on 6 March , it showed me score of .32 and report suggested > .5
I was concerned and went to doc and he said it is borderline and since dog was a pet it is no risk but that is just of mouth for dog well being i have not seen him.
I am not immunocompressed ,I dont have HIV nor I have lower WBC or any accounts related with lower immnunity response and most of cold and issues get healed without medcicines
What should i do , I am bit tensed
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You received complete post-exposure prophylaxis (RIG + full 5-dose vaccine schedule), which is the gold standard for Rabies prevention.
Regarding your RFFIT = 0.32 IU/ml (cut-off >0.5):
• This is slightly below the protective threshold, but
• In healthy individuals, antibody levels can vary depending on timing and lab factors
• Most importantly → clinical protection after proper vaccination is extremely high, even if titres fluctuate
Next Steps
• You can take 2 booster doses of rabies vaccine (Day 0 and Day 3) for reassurance
– Vaccine: Rabies Vaccine
• No need for repeat RIG
• Repeat antibody test only if still anxious (optional, not mandatory)
Health Tips
• Antibody titres can vary—they don’t always perfectly reflect protection
• Timing of test matters (too early/late can show lower values)
• Your immune system is normal → good response expected
• Avoid repeated unnecessary testing—it increases anxiety
⚠️ Important reassurance:
• No symptoms of rabies
• Proper wound care + full vaccination already done
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