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Enhanced Rabies Surveillance Using a Direct Rapid Immunohistochemical Test
Published on: April 30, 2019
Dog rabies in Bangkok
Channarong Mitmoonpitak1, Veera Tepsumethanon
1The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, The Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
Summary
Canine rabies in Thailand shows a decreasing trend, but positive cases remain around 40%. Young, unvaccinated dogs are most affected, highlighting the need for improved rabies vaccination strategies.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Public Health
- Zoonotic Disease Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- Canine rabies is a significant public health concern in Thailand.
- The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (QSMI) is a key rabies diagnostic center.
- Understanding rabies trends in dogs is crucial for disease prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in canine rabies cases in central Thailand from 1994-1999.
- To identify demographic and vaccination status of rabid dogs.
- To inform public health strategies for rabies control.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of canine rabies cases.
- Data collected from 1994 to 1999.
- Analysis of diagnostic test results (Fluorescent antibody test - FA).
Main Results:
- A decrease in the overall prevalence of rabid dogs was observed.
- The percentage of positive Fluorescent antibody tests remained stable at approximately 40%.
- 62% of rabid dogs were under one year old and largely unvaccinated (80%).
Conclusions:
- Despite a decrease in submissions, rabies remains endemic in the dog population.
- Young, unvaccinated dogs represent a high-risk group for rabies.
- Enhanced vaccination programs targeting young dogs are essential for rabies control in Thailand.
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