High time to prioritise rabies prevention-a new paradigm.
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taaa173
Abstract: Almost 500 patients consulted a GeoSentinel clinic annually for post-exposure prophylaxis after a potential rabies exposure as compared to approximately 20 for hepatitis A and 40 for typhoid fever. Travellers’ response after potential rabies exposure… read more here.
Keywords: rabies prevention; time prioritise; high time; prevention new ... See more keywords
A Country Classification System to Inform Rabies Prevention Guidelines and Regulations.
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taac046
Abstract: BACKGROUND Assessing the global risk of rabies exposure is a complicated task requiring individual risk assessments, knowledge of rabies epidemiology, surveillance capacity, and accessibility of rabies biologics on a national and regional scale. In many… read more here.
Keywords: system; country; rabies prevention; protective factors ... See more keywords
Roles of traditional medicine and traditional healers for rabies prevention and potential impacts on post-exposure prophylaxis: A literature review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010087
Abstract: Introduction Globally, traditional medicine is widely used to treat a variety of injuries and illnesses, including dog bites, and exposures that are risky for rabies. However, efficacy of most traditional remedies used for rabies prevention… read more here.
Keywords: traditional medicine; traditional remedies; rabies prevention; traditional healers ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Our Rabies Prevention Practices: Is Our Approach Correct?
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DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v51i9.10568
Abstract: Background: Rabies disease is zoonotic disease-causing encephalitis and resulting in death. It is possible to prevent the disease with suitable prophylaxis approaches. This study examined the compliance of post-exposure prophylaxis approaches with the guidelines and… read more here.
Keywords: practices approach; contact; approach correct; evaluation rabies ... See more keywords
Awareness, Knowledge, and Perceptions Regarding Rabies Prevention Among Rural Communities in Masaka District, Central Uganda: A Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.863526
Abstract: Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is mainly transmitted to humans through dog bites. It remains a major public health threat in many Asian and African countries, including Uganda. The main objective of this study… read more here.
Keywords: awareness knowledge; district central; rabies prevention; masaka district ... See more keywords
Households’ Practices towards Rabies Prevention and Control in Rural Nepal
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075427
Abstract: Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease and a major public health concern for developing countries such as Nepal. A study was conducted from October–December 2021 among 308 household heads from three districts in Nepal… read more here.
Keywords: prevention control; practices towards; households practices; rabies prevention ... See more keywords