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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Domestic dogs are the primary reservoir for rabies viruses (RABV), perpetuating the disease globally.
  • Domestic cats, while not viral reservoirs, are significant vectors of lyssaviruses and can transmit rabies to humans.
  • Human rabies cases linked to cats have been documented across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increasing concern of rabies in domestic cats.
  • To emphasize the need for improved education and routine vaccination of cats.
  • To underscore the public health implications of feline rabies within a One Health framework.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological data on feline rabies cases.
  • Analysis of lyssavirus transmission dynamics involving domestic cats.
  • Assessment of current vaccine efficacy against different lyssavirus phylogroups.

Main Results:

  • Cats are incidental hosts, infected by predominant local lyssaviruses through prey or contact with other infected mesocarnivores.
  • Existing veterinary vaccines are effective against RABV (phylogroup I) but not against other lyssaviruses.
  • The emergence of rabies in cats presents a growing risk, particularly as global efforts focus on eliminating canine rabies.

Conclusions:

  • Rabies in cats is a concerning trend that requires greater public awareness and improved surveillance.
  • Routine vaccination of cats is essential to mitigate risks to public health, agriculture, and wildlife conservation.
  • A One Health approach is necessary to address the multifaceted threat posed by feline rabies.