occur in rural areas of Africa and Asia. In India alone, 20,000 deaths (i.e., about 2/100,000 population at risk) are estimated to occur annually. India has 36% global and 65% Asian rabies burden in terms of cases. [1-3] The majority of deaths (84%) occur in rural areas. The estimated annual cost of rabies is US$6 billion (95% CI, 4.6-7.3 billion), with almost US$2 billion (~40%) due to lost productivity after premature deaths and a further US$1.6 billion spent directly on postexposure prophylaxis. [4] There are many myths and false beliefs associated with wound management. These include application of oils, herbs, and red chilies on the wounds inflicted by rabid animals, and improper washing of wounds. [5] General practitioners or junior residents constitute a key source of medical care for antirabies treatment to the victims of animal bites. The main objective of this study was to assess the knowledge among the junior residents in a tertiary care institute in Haryana regarding animal bite management. [6] Background: Animal bites in humans are a major public health problem. Rabies is a highly fatal disease, killing an estimated 20,000 people in India annually. This virtually fatal disease is nearly hundred percent preventable by appropriate postexposure prophylaxis. The knowledge regarding animal bite management among health professionals is of utmost importance for prevention of this deadly disease. Objective: To assess the awareness about animal bite management in prevention of transmission of rabies to humans among junior residents. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken among 120 randomly selected junior residents from various departments of the institute giving equal consideration to residents of clinical and paraclinical disciplines. The study was carried out in the month of September 2011 using the pretested semi-structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed by appropriate statistical tests using the SPSS software, version 18.0. Results: Residents of the clinical disciplines had better knowledge regarding burden of rabies (80%). Only 50% residents belonging to pre-and paraclinical disciplines had knowledge about correct categorization of animal bite wound. Only 52% residents of pre-and paraclinical disciplines were aware of intradermal antirabies vaccine schedule and immunoglobulin dose to be administered. Nearly two-thirds residents of clinical disciplines were aware of preexposure prophylaxis schedule. Conclusion: Owing to poor knowledge about prevention and management of such a deadly disease, special attention is needed in strengthening the fundamentals of management skills in internship and through orientation program to junior residents.

Background: India is an ancient country having a diverse population group of various races, ethnic groups and tribes living in different climatic conditions. Nasal index is an ethnic sensitive anthropometric index which is used to classify race and sex of an individual. Aim: To study the Nasal index by using nasal parameters like Nasal height and Nasal width among students of South India and North India. Materials and Method: The study was done on medical students (male and female) aged between 18-23yrs of age after obtaining the necessary consent. Nasal height and nasal width were measured with the aid of sliding caliper. On the basis of nasal height and nasal width, nasal index was calculated and the data was analyzed statistically. Results: The present study revealed that majority of the Indian population (both South India and North India) belong to mesorrhinae type of nasal form followed by platyrrhinae and leptorrhinae. Conclusion: The majority of the Indian population belongs to mesorrhinae type of nasal form. The particular data will be of importance in forensic science, anthropology and rhinoplasty.