Background and descriptive features of rabies-suspected animals in Central Luzon, Philippines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Philippines is one of the major endemic countries for canine rabies in Southeast Asia. However, detailed description and analysis of laboratory-confirmed animal rabies are limited. Highly accurate surveillance requires a thorough understanding of the target area-specific problems and obstacles. Therefore, we aim to describe and analyze the rabies suspect animals in Central Luzon, Philippines, to clarify the characteristics of management and clinical signs by conducting interviews with the owners.

Methods

We prospectively collected information on the rabies suspect animals submitted to the Regional animal laboratory in Central Luzon through passive laboratory-based rabies surveillance between 1st April 2019 and 30th September 2020. We performed active interview

SUBMITTER: Mananggit MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8320061 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature