Burden of dog bites and associated healthcare seeking behavior for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis in North and South Shahdara municipal zones of Delhi, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rabies is a zoonotic disease of global public health importance which accounts for 59,000 human deaths annually. In India, about 60 million stray or free ranging dogs are found in the country posing a significant risk of increase in incidences of dog bite and transmission of rabies. The aim of this study was to assess the burden of dog bites and associated healthcare seeking behavior for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis in North and South Shahdara municipal zones of Delhi, India.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between the period of May 2023 to November 2024 in North and South Shahdara municipal zones of Delhi. Data was collected using a semi-structured, pretested and prevalidated interviewer administered schedule from family members of selected five

SUBMITTER: Yathagiri N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801629 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature