Epidemiological aspects of rabies: A descriptive study

Authors

  • Anita Silva Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Anita de Souza Silva Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Rita de Cássia Carvalho Castro Teles Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Monize Nascimento Rabelo Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Erik da Silva Pereira Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Armando de Amorim Oliveira Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • João Victor de Jesus Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Renata Rocha da Silva Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Paula Regina Barros de Lima Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Danila Fernanda Rodrigues Frias Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Roseane de Santana Campos Universidade Federal de Sergipe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n09a1218.1-11

Keywords:

Epidemiology, Lyssavirus, zoonosis

Abstract

Rabies is an infectious disease caused by the Lyssavirus virus, and this zoonosis is a unique health problem, which is considered an aerial and terrestrial disease, being a neglected disease with worldwide distribution. The current national programs aim to control the pathology, through the immunization of domestic animals, and for humans, the pre- and post-exposure protocol is recommended. Thus, this work aims to detail the epidemiological aspects of rabies through a study of strategy, epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, control and prophylaxis of the disease.

Published

2022-09-06

Issue

Section

Saúde pública

How to Cite

1.
Silva A, de Souza Silva A, Carvalho Castro Teles R de C, Nascimento Rabelo M, da Silva Pereira E, de Amorim Oliveira A, et al. Epidemiological aspects of rabies: A descriptive study. Pubvet [Internet]. 2022 Sep. 6 [cited 2025 Apr. 19];16(09). Available from: https://ojs.pubvet.com.br/index.php/revista/article/view/2910

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