Mongoose rabies in grenada - abstract

ABSTRACT

The programme aimed at eradicating mongoose rabies from Grenada is discussed. So far this programme has not been successful. Results of the examination of over 500 specimens from Grenada collected in 1966 and 1967 indicate that the virus is more active on the Caribbean side of the island than on the Atlantic side. They also suggest that transmission of rabies virus is more intense during the dry seasons. The implications of these findings for a more successful operation in the future are discussed(AU)