A boy complained of unprovoked bite by a local dog in the community. The dog was later caught by the local animal authorities and appeared to the healthy. The most appropriate course of action would be:
High-Yield Explanation
The boy should be treated irrespective of the condition of the dog with PEP including vaccination and local wound treatment, Immunoglobulins may be used in Category 3 bite. The dog should be observed for 10 days, and if the dog remains healthy throughout the period, PEP may be discontinued. However, PEP should NOT be withheld.