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Human exposure to potential rabies virus transmitters in Olinda, State of Pernambuco, between 2002 and 2006
Dantas-Torres, Filipe; Oliveira-Filho, Edmilson Ferreira de.
  • Dantas-Torres, Filipe; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Centro de Pesquisas Aggeu Magalhães. Recife. BR
  • Oliveira-Filho, Edmilson Ferreira de; Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Recife. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 40(6): 617-621, nov.-dez. 2007. graf, mapas, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-471338
ABSTRACT
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the data on human exposure to potential rabies virus transmitters in Olinda, State of Pernambuco, Brazil. Data from 7,062 patients who underwent antirabies prophylactic treatment in Olinda between 2002 and 2006 were analyzed. As expected, dogs and cats were involved in most of the cases; i.e. 82.3 and 16.3 percent, respectively. Attacks by nonhuman primates, bats and other species (unspecified) were also reported. Among the 7,062 patients who underwent antirabies treatment, 582 patients abandoned the treatment, either by indication from the health unit (195) or by their own decision (387). In conclusion, this study has indicated that prophylaxis for human rabies in this urban area will require a multifaceted approach, including health education, post-exposure prophylaxis, systematic vaccination for dogs and cats, and possibly selective control over wild animals such as hematophagous bats.
RESUMO
O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os dados sobre a exposição humana a potenciais transmissores do vírus rábico em Olinda, Pernambuco, Brasil. Foram analisados dados de 7.062 pacientes submetidos ao tratamento anti-rábico em Olinda entre 2002 e 2006. Como esperado, cães e gatos estiveram envolvidos na maioria dos casos; isto é, 82,3 e 16,3 por cento, respectivamente. Ataques por primatas não-humanos, morcegos e outras espécies (não especificadas) também foram relatadas. Dos 7.062 pacientes submetidos ao tratamento anti-rábico, 582 abandonaram o tratamento, seja por indicação da unidade de saúde (195) ou por decisão própria (387). Concluindo, esse estudo indica que a profilaxia da raiva humana nessa área urbana irá requer uma abordagem multifacetada, incluindo educação em saúde, profilaxia pós-exposição, vacinação sistemática de cães e gatos e, eventualmente, o controle seletivo de animais silvestres, tais como morcegos hematófagos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Rabies / Rabies virus / Bites and Stings / Rabies Vaccines Limits: Aged80 / Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR / Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Rabies / Rabies virus / Bites and Stings / Rabies Vaccines Limits: Aged80 / Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR / Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/BR