rabies immunoglobulin

ra·bies im·mune glob·u·lin (hu·man)

globulin fraction of pooled plasma of high anti-rabies virus titer from immunized persons. Synonym(s): rabies immunoglobulin

rabies immunoglobulin

An antibody preparation given both intramuscularly and at the site of the bite to people who have been attacked by an animal in a country in which rabies is endemic. Rabies vaccine is also given. The drug is on the WHO official list.