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Rabies in Thailand

C Mitmoonpitak1, V Tepsumethanon, H Wilde

  • 1The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Thai Red Cross and WHO Collaborating Centre for Research in Rabies, Bangkok.

Epidemiology and Infection
|May 21, 1998
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Rabies prevalence in Thailand has decreased due to vaccinations and education. However, young dogs pose a risk, highlighting the need for early vaccination strategies and reinforcing safe observation periods for rabies management.

Area of Science:

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

Background:

  • Thailand has observed a significant decline in canine and human rabies over the past decade.
  • Increased human post-exposure treatments, widespread dog and cat vaccination, and educational campaigns have contributed to this reduction.
  • Despite progress, 54% of examined dogs tested positive for rabies, indicating its continued threat.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the age distribution of rabid dogs in Thailand.
  • To assess the effectiveness of current rabies control strategies.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for rabies prevention in dogs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of rabies surveillance data in dogs.

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  • Examination of age demographics of confirmed rabid canine cases.
  • Evaluation of the proportion of rabid dogs within specific age groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Canine rabies vaccination is typically not administered to dogs younger than 3 months.
    • A significant proportion of rabid dogs were found to be under 6 months old (14% <3 months, 42% <=6 months).
    • This age group (young dogs) is highly interactive with humans and other animals, posing a heightened transmission risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Rabies remains a significant public health concern in Thailand, particularly due to young, unvaccinated dogs.
    • Current vaccination practices may need revision to include younger animals to mitigate transmission risks.
    • The study supports the World Health Organization's guideline for a 10-day observation period for suspected rabid dogs as a safe and adequate measure.