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Canine rabies

M Fekadu1

  • 1Rabies Laboratory, Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.

The Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
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Canine rabies remains a significant threat in many regions, causing most human deaths. Controlling dog rabies through mass immunization and managing stray populations is crucial for preventing human rabies transmission.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dog rabies is epizootic in Africa, Asia, and South America, causing the majority of human rabies deaths in these areas.
  • The incubation period for rabies in dogs is variable and influenced by infection site, virus dose, and strain.
  • Clinical diagnosis of rabies in dogs is unreliable due to varied presentations, including asymptomatic shedding and 'dumb rabies'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the persistent threat of canine rabies in endemic regions.
  • To emphasize the inadequacy of clinical diagnosis for identifying rabid dogs.
  • To underscore the importance of canine rabies control for human health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing data on canine rabies epidemiology.

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  • Analysis of diagnostic challenges in recognizing rabies in dogs.
  • Examination of rabies virus transmission dynamics from dogs to humans.

    • Main Results:

    • Dogs are the primary source of human rabies deaths in many parts of the world.
    • Rabies virus can be shed in saliva before clinical signs appear, and dogs can recover and intermittently shed the virus.
    • Inadequate clinical signs and asymptomatic shedding complicate disease control efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective prevention of human rabies hinges on controlling canine rabies.
    • Mass immunization of dogs and managing stray dog populations are essential strategies.
    • Integrated rabies control programs targeting dog populations are vital for public health.