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Can using of strong steroid cream(clobetasol) for 10 days reduce rabies antibody one month after 2 rabies booster(5 shot ayear ago too) why yes or n?

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

No, : The amount of steroid that is absorbed into the blood stream from topical application is insufficient to affect your immune status to an immunization. High dose oral steroids for a prolonged period would likely stunt the response.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 12/3/2018

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A member asked:

Can using of strong steroid cream(clobetasol) for 10 days reduce rabies antibody one month after 2 rabies booster(5 shot ayear ago too) why yes or n?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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