Improving systematic rabies surveillance in Cameroon: A pilot initiative and results for 2014-2016.

ABSTRACT: Canine rabies is endemic in Cameroon, but human rabies exposures and cases are likely underreported because of inadequate surveillance. In 2014, the surveillance network in the West region of Cameroon was reinforced by introducing a new anti-rabies center, a framework for data collection and evaluation, provisions for sample collecting and laboratory confirmation, and training for health professionals. The objective of this observational cohort study was to describe the incidence and characteristics of reported exposures and human and animal rabies cases following this reinforcement of the existing rabies surveillance system. The surveillance network consisted of local, regional, and national health and veterinary authorities in 11 of the 20 West region districts, and was completely integr

SUBMITTER: Sofeu CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6126802 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature