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Rabies - Research Paper

Rabies

Rabies

General introduction

Rabies, present on all continents and endemic in most African and Asian countries, is a fatal zoonotic viral disease, transmitted to humans through contact (mainly bites and scratches) with infected animals, both domestic and wild. Rabies is estimated to cause at least 55 000 deaths per year worldwide, about 56% of which occur in Asia and 44% in Africa, particularly in rural areas on both continents. In Africa and Asia, these deaths are responsible for 1.74 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost each year. The estimated annual cost of rabies is US$ 583.5 million, most of this cost being borne by Asian countries where large amounts of ...

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well-targeted postexposure treatment using modern vaccine types and, when appropriate, antirabies immunoglobulin;

?? pre-exposure prophylaxis using modern vaccine types for certain professional groups at higher risk and also if vaccines are easily accessible, of children aged under 15 in areas where rabies is hyperendemic;

?? increased access of safe and effective rabies vaccines.

?? dog rabies elimination through mass vaccination of dogs and dog-population management.

Causal agent and main modes of transmission

Causal agent: Lyssaviruses of the Rhabdoviridae family.

Main modes of transmission: Hosts are usually Canidae, including dogs (responsible for more than 99% of all human deaths from rabies), foxes, coyotes, wolves and jackals; also cats, skunks, raccoons, mongooses, bats and other biting animals. A bite or a scratch introduces virus-laden saliva from a rabid animal. The incubation period ranges from a few days to several years (most commonly 3-8 ...

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Added: 5/30/2011 04:00:55 PM
Submitted By: romansaghir
Category: Health & Medicine
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 487
Pages: 2

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