Jackal Rabies in Zimbabwe Epidemics and Species Interactions
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The first cases of rabies in jackals were reported in 1952, several months after the introduction of domestic dog rabies to Zimbabwe (Foggin, 1988; Swanepoel et al., 1993). A small number of cases were reported during the following years, until 1965 when a large epidemic started in the Mashonaland East area. Since then, several distinct epidemics have been reported. Jackal rabies was reported predominantly in the commercial farming sector, with about 80% of cases from these areas. Less than 1% of cases were reported from National Parks and other protected areas.
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