Investigation of Canine-Mediated Human Rabies Death, Haiti, 2015

Autor: Pierre Dilius Augustin, Kelly Crowdis, Ryan M. Wallace, Paul Adrien, Maxwell P. Kligerman, Lesly L. Andrecy, Cuc H. Tran, Melissa D. Etheart, Max Millien, Jesse D. Blanton, Amber Dismer
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 156-158 (2018)
ISSN: 1080-6059
1080-6040
Popis: In Haiti, an investigation occurred after the death of a 4-year-old girl with suspected rabies. With tips provided by community members, the investigation led to the identification of 2 probable rabies-related deaths and 16 persons bitten by rabid dogs, 75% of which chose postexposure prophylaxis. Community engagement can bolster rabies control.
Databáze: OpenAIRE