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

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. C...

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Autores principales: Tran, Cuc H., Etheart, Melissa D., Andrecy, Lesly L., Augustin, Pierre Dilius, Kligerman, Maxwell, Crowdis, Kelly, Adrien, Paul, Dismer, Amber, Blanton, Jesse D., Millien, Max, Wallace, Ryan M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2018
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Research Letter
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5749435/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29260668
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2401.161555
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Sumario: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.

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