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After how many days of first shot of rabies post exposure prophylaxis, the antibody is produced to fight rabies virus in body?

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5-7 days: Body starts making antibodies in 5-7 days, though it may take a few days longer to have a protective strength. Wish you good health!

Answered 9/19/2020

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