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How long does it take antibodies to clear the rabies virus from infected cells?

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Unknown: Humans infected with rabies cannot make enough of their own antibodies to clear the infection. If you get an injection of antibodies and a vaccine shortly after being bitten by a rabid animal, that nearly always prevents infection.

Dr Seibert and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/28/2016

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