Rabies in nonhuman primates and potential for transmission to humans: a literature review and examination of selected French national data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The nonhuman primate (NHP)-related injuries in rabies-enzootic countries is a public health problem of increasing importance. The aims of this work are to collect data concerning rabies transmission from NHPs to humans; to collate medical practices regarding rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) in different countries, and to provide an evidence base to support the decision to apply rabies PEP in this context.

Methodology

To retrieve information, we conducted a literature search from 1960 to January 2013. All reports of rabies in NHPs and rabies transmission to humans by infected NHPs were included. Also included were studies of travelers seeking care for rabies PEP in various settings. Data collected by the French National Reference Centre for Rabies concerning N

SUBMITTER: Gautret P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4022521 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature