antirabies serum

antirabies serum
[USP] antiserum obtained from the blood serum or plasma of animals (generally horses) immunized with rabies vaccine; used for postexposure prophylaxis against rabies. Rabies immune globulin is used instead (because of its lower incidence of adverse reactions), if available.

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