Burden of dog bite injuries and wound management practices to prevent rabies among dog owners
Dhawani Julka,
Amir M. Khan,
Nitu Kumari
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Despite members of dog-owning families being at a higher risk of dog bites owing to their proximity to dogs in their household, there are hardly any studies from India which focus on the burden of dog bites among them and their rabies control and prevention practices. This study aimed to estimate the burden of dog bites among dog owners and their wound management practices to prevent rabies.
Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was… Show more
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