1. Investigation of Canine-Mediated Human Rabies Death, Haiti, 2015.
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Tran CH, Etheart MD, Andrecy LL, Augustin PD, Kligerman M, Crowdis K, Adrien P, Dismer A, Blanton JD, Millien M, and Wallace RM
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- Adolescent, Adult, Animals, Child, Preschool, Dog Diseases prevention & control, Dogs, Female, Haiti epidemiology, Humans, Middle Aged, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, Rabies prevention & control, Rabies transmission, Rabies Vaccines administration & dosage, Vaccination economics, Vaccination veterinary, Young Adult, Bites and Stings epidemiology, Rabies epidemiology, Rabies veterinary
- Abstract
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.
- Published
- 2018
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