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Importing dogs from rabies-endemic countries poses significant public health risks. A case in Canada highlights the need for public education and specialized rabies investigation teams to prevent rabies transmission.

Keywords:
animal importationcanine-mediatedimported dograbiesrisk assessmentzoonoses

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Zoonotic Disease Control

Background:

  • Importation of dogs from rabies-endemic regions presents substantial public and animal health concerns.
  • Rabies virus transmission through imported animals can lead to costly and extensive public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of rabies in an imported dog in Canada.
  • To emphasize the risks associated with importing dogs from high-risk countries.
  • To advocate for enhanced public health strategies for rabies exposure.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a dog diagnosed with rabies after importation.
  • Public health investigation including contact tracing and prophylaxis administration.
  • Rabies virus variant analysis to determine geographic origin.

Main Results:

  • A dog imported from Iran in 2021 developed rabies in Ontario, Canada in 2022.
  • The case involved a rabies virus variant endemic to Iran.
  • Extensive public health measures were required, including post-exposure prophylaxis for 37 individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Imported dogs pose a continued risk for rabies introduction into rabies-free regions.
  • Public education on the dangers of importing dogs from high-risk countries is crucial.
  • Establishing specialized public health teams for rabies exposure investigations is recommended.