Epidemiology of rabies in Oman: a retrospective study [1991-2013]
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2015; 21 (8): 591-597
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ABSTRACT
Animal bites and rabies are under-reported in many developing countries and there is poor understanding of the disease burden. The aim of this study was to map the epidemiology of animal bites and rabies in Oman over the period 1991-2013. In a cross-sectional, descriptive, surveillance-based study, all data about animal bites and rabies from the national communicable disease surveillance system were analysed. A total of 22 788 cases of animal bites were reported. Most bites were to males [70%] and the 10-19 year age group [26%]. Cats were the most common animal and upper extremities were the most common bite site. There were 8 rabies cases reported during the study period, mostly due to bites from wild animals, with 100% mortality. Of 758 suspected animals tested, 56.1% were positive for rabies; foxes had the highest positivity rate [70.1%]. The high incidence of animal bites in Oman emphasizes the importance of a rabies prevention and control programme
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Mordeduras e Picadas
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Incidência
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Estudos Transversais
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Países em Desenvolvimento
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de incidência
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Estudo de prevalência
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Ano de publicação:
2015
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