Profile of human anti-rabies care and post-exposure prophylaxis in the state of São Paulo
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 56: e0473, 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Rabies is an anthropozoonosis that greatly impacts public health and is transmitted by infected mammals. Aggression by animals is notifiable and may result in anti-rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). This study aimed to characterize anti-rabies PEP notifications in São Paulo state, Brazil.Methods:
A descriptive study was conducted using data provided by the SINAN between 2013 and 2017.Results:
A total of 572,889 aggressions were recorded during the study period, characterized mostly by dogs (83.5%), single wounds (56.9%), superficial wounds (58.6%), and hands/feet (34.6%).Conclusions:
Animal observation was the most frequent recommendation, even in cases of attacks from non-domestic animals.
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2023
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