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Alternative Title:
Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:
Tran, Cuc H. ; Etheart, Melissa D. ; Andrecy, Lesly L. ; Augustin, Pierre Dilius ; Kligerman, Maxwell ; ... More +
Tran, Cuc H. ; Etheart, Melissa D. ; Andrecy, Lesly L. ; Augustin, Pierre Dilius ; Kligerman, Maxwell ; Crowdis, Kelly ; Adrien, Paul ; Dismer, Amber ; Blanton, Jesse D. ; Millien, Max ; Wallace, Ryan M. Less -
Description:
In Haiti, an investigation occurred after the death of a 4-year-old girl with suspected rabies. With tips provided by community members, the investigation led to the identification of 2 probable rabies-related deaths and 16 persons bitten by rabid dogs, 75% of which chose postexposure prophylaxis. Community engagement can bolster rabies control.
Subject:
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Adolescent
Adult
Animals
Bites And Stings/epidemiology
Child, Preschool
Dog Diseases
Dogs
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Rabies
Rabies Vaccines
Vaccination
Young Adult

Source:
Emerg Infect Dis. 24(1):156-158.
Pubmed ID:
29260668
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC5749435
Document Type:
Letter
Place as Subject:
Haiti
Collection(s):
Emerging Infectious Diseases
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