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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Travel Medicine

Background:

  • Rabies remains a significant public health threat globally, particularly in travelers visiting or returning from endemic regions.
  • International travel increases the risk of rabies exposure, necessitating awareness among healthcare providers.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of rabies in travelers is crucial for prevention and control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cases of human rabies in international travelers to identify trends and risk factors.
  • To analyze diagnostic challenges and delays in imported rabies cases.
  • To highlight the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for rabies in returning travelers.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 60 human rabies cases in international travelers between 1990 and 2012.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, travel history, exposure details, and diagnostic timelines.
  • Identification of factors contributing to delayed diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • A significant proportion of cases (43.3%) involved migrants or recent travelers to visit friends and relatives.
  • Rabies occurred after both short (≤2 weeks) and long trips.
  • Diagnosis was challenging in over half of cases (51.1%), with a mean delay of 7.7 days from hospitalization to diagnosis.
  • Low index of suspicion, lack of reported bites, and atypical presentations were key diagnostic barriers.

Conclusions:

  • Rabies in international travelers presents diagnostic challenges, particularly in non-endemic regions.
  • Healthcare professionals need increased awareness of rabies, even with atypical presentations or no clear bite history.
  • Travelers, especially migrants, visiting friends and relatives in endemic areas are at risk and require careful evaluation for rabies.