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Prophylaxis of Human Hydrophobia in South Korea / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy ; : 143-148, 2014.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-102294
ABSTRACT
Domestic human hydrophobia has not been reported since the one case of 2004 in South Korea, but still a few animal rabies occur persistently since the reemerging stage of rabies from 1993. The government has made efforts to control animal rabies in many aspects, but whether prophylactic strategy for human hydrophobia is performed adequately is in question. The rate of proper post-exposure prophylaxis for animal bite case in 'high-risk region' of rabies is very low with 20% between 2011 and 2013. The National Animal Bite Patient Surveillance targeting 'high-risk region' is missing out animal bite cases who visit directly to hospitals in 'suspect-risk region' of rabies. Little data seems to exist for pre-exposure prophylaxis of domestic hydrophobia. Danger of reoccurrence of human hydrophobia always remain in South Korea. The medical personnel needs to have greater interest on the matter and the government strengthen the management system.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Rabies / Post-Exposure Prophylaxis / Korea Limits: Animals / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Infection and Chemotherapy Year: 2014 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Rabies / Post-Exposure Prophylaxis / Korea Limits: Animals / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Infection and Chemotherapy Year: 2014 Type: Article