Profile and characteristics of animals bites in India.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-88304
ABSTRACT
Animal bites and so also the incidence of rabies in India are on rise. There are regional differences in the animal responsible for the bite. Different practices including use of traditional remedies are prevalent for wound treatment. In India this report analyses the profile and characteristics of animal bites in 869 patients from various regions. Apart from dog and cat, other animals such as cow, monkey, horse, pigs, camel were responsible for bite and could be possible vectors in transmission of rabies. Traditional remedies such as application of chilly paste is still practiced in state of Rajasthan.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Rabies
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Swine
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Bites and Stings
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Humans
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Camelus
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Cattle
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Cats
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Adolescent
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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