Investigation of Canine-Mediated Human Rabies Death, Haiti, 2015

Emerg Infect Dis. 2018 Jan;24(1):156-158. doi: 10.3201/eid2401.161555.

Abstract

In Haiti, an investigation occurred after the death of a 4-year-old girl with suspected rabies. With tips provided by community members, the investigation led to the identification of 2 probable rabies-related deaths and 16 persons bitten by rabid dogs, 75% of which chose postexposure prophylaxis. Community engagement can bolster rabies control.

Keywords: Haiti; canine-mediated; deaths; dogs; human; rabies; vaccination; vaccines; viruses.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Bites and Stings / epidemiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dog Diseases / prevention & control
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Haiti / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
  • Rabies / epidemiology*
  • Rabies / prevention & control
  • Rabies / transmission
  • Rabies / veterinary*
  • Rabies Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Vaccination / economics
  • Vaccination / veterinary
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Rabies Vaccines