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In 2011, Poland reported 160 animal rabies cases, with the epizootic situation remaining stable due to wild animal oral vaccination. The number of post-exposure rabies vaccinations for humans was 7,543, indicating effective rabies control measures.

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  • Zoonotic Disease Surveillance
  • Public Health

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  • Rabies remains a significant public health concern globally, necessitating continuous monitoring of its epidemiological situation in animal populations.
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  • To analyze trends in animal rabies cases and associated human post-exposure prophylaxis.
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  • Utilized data from the "Infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland in 2011" newsletter.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 160 animal rabies cases were reported in Poland in 2011, a slight increase from 152 in 2010.
    • Rabies incidence was highest in Malopolska and Podkarpackie provinces, with notable fox rabies cases in Silesia.
    • 7,543 individuals received post-exposure rabies vaccinations, with the majority (78%) due to potential exposure to unvaccinated domestic animals.

    Conclusions:

    • The overall epizootic situation for rabies in Poland is considered good, attributed to the sustained oral vaccination program for wild animals.
    • The number of human rabies vaccinations shows a slight increase, primarily linked to exposures to domestic animals where rabies status is uncertain.
    • The ongoing epizootic situation has a limited impact on the number of individuals requiring post-exposure prophylaxis.