In:
Global Health, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 2023 ( 2023-2-25), p. 1-8
Abstract:
The rabies virus, which belongs to the genus Lyssavirus, the family Rhabdoviridae, is the causative agent of rabies, a contagious, deadly, and progressive neurological infection. This illness is commonly distributed worldwide and affects all warm-blooded animals. Regarding the zoonotic aspects of rabies, the prevalence of rabies was investigated in this study. Over 2 years, 188 samples were examined via the direct fluorescent antibody test (DFAT) and mouse inoculation test (MIT) techniques by using brain tissue samples. Our findings showed that 73.94% of samples were rabies positive. The highest number of samples belonged to cows and dogs, respectively. The positivity rate in cows was 71.88%, followed by dogs with a 57.78% infection rate. These findings suggested that despite the heavy monitoring protocols in Iran, rabies is still a prevalent disease, and it is advised that vaccinations and screening programs should be carried out more frequently with heavier observation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2054-4200
DOI:
10.1155/2023/3492601
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hindawi Limited
Publication Date:
2023
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2848226-8
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