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Vaccine
; 4(2): 77-8, 1986 Jun.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3727759
RESUMO
Rabies is endemic in Nigeria. It is one of the most important and dreadful zoonotic diseases in the country and the dog is seen as the principal host and reservoir animal. Fatal human rabies resulting from dog bites has been reported. Dog bites in Nigeria occur regularly throughout the year and the rate of bite could be considered very high. The treatment of the exposed has been a matter of concern.