On October 5, a pet store sold a kitten that subsequently died. On October 22, rabies was diagnosed in the kitten. Between September 19 and October 23, the pet store had sold 34 kittens. Approximately 1000 people responded to health care providers following local media alerts. These people were given
A) human diploid cell vaccine.
B) antibiotics.
C) antiviral medications.
D) immune globulin injections.
E) postexposure prophylaxis.

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Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is the treatment given to individuals after potential exposure to rabies to prevent the onset of the disease. It typically includes a series of rabies vaccinations and, in some cases, rabies immune globulin.

On October 5, a Pet Store Sold a Kitten That