RABIES AND MANAGEMENT OF ANIMAL BITES

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding animal Bites and Rabies; a Multi-Center Study

Travel health advice for animal bites and rabies.

Epidemiologic Study of Animal bites and Rabies Referring to Rabies Prevention and Treatment Center of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences in 2011-2016

Background: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological characteristics of animal bite during 2011 -2016 years in Jahrom city. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed using data from the Jahrom University of Medical Sciences. For analytical statistics, Chi-square test and multiple regression test were used. SPSS software version 21 was used for statistical analysis. Re...

Animal and human bites: evaluation and management.

Animal bites and to a lesser extent human bites are common trauma cases in accident and emergency units and their incidence is rising. Bite wounds are often deeper than they appear to be and they are potentially contaminated with uncommon microorganisms. They need careful assessment, thorough debridement and preferably delayed primary closure. Tetanus cover and, although controversial, prophyla...

The prevalence of rabies and animal bites during 1994 to 2003 in Kerman province, southeast of Iran

To find the prevalence of domestic and wild animal bites in general, and that of rabies disease in human,in particular in Kerman province, southeastern Iran, a retrospective study was conducted. The necessary dataincluding residence place (urban or rural) of bitten persons, age and job of people were collected during a 10-year period from 21 March 1994 to 21 March 2003 from all regional cities ...