Screening Of Rabies Among Dogs In Kelantan Using Direct Fluorescence Antibody Test (DFAT)

Inarguably, in several developing and in-transition countries, human are threatened by the occurrence of rabies domestic dogs it is posing a major concern. However, infection livestock could definitely have economic consequences. This study aimed to determine among Kelantan use Direct Fluorescent Antibody Test (DFAT) presence dogs. The detected cases were 12.5% (1 out 8 samples). finding might be inconclusive due small sample size. It was generally difficult obtain satisfactory large number representing high positive control used this research work made up inactivated vaccine (Rabisin®) whose antigenic determinant viral glycoprotein. sufficient although live virus for inoculation brain tissue smear would better option control. from florescence microscopy examination reveals good brilliant green fluoresce grade (+4) results samples show all negative at conjugate dilution 1:100.