Five-year (January 2004–December 2008) surveillance on animal bite and rabies vaccine utilization in the Infectious Disease Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Hossain, Md. Bellal; Bulbul, Tania; Ahmed, Kawsar; Ahmed, Ziauddin; Salimuzzaman, M; Haque, Mohammad Shahidul; Ali, Ajmat; Hossain, Shohrab; Yamada, Kentaro; Moji, Kazuhiko; Nishizono, Akira

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“…*CI = Confidence intervals.δCalculated based on the number of livestock (cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats) examined, which is 1,576,562 in 2010; 1,896,815 in 2011; and 1,255,145 in 2012 (only sheep and goats 576,936 in 2010; 695,845 in 2011; and 415,007 in 2012).†Calculated based on susceptible livestock population (buffaloes, cattle, goats and sheep) in Bangladesh, which is 42,594,399 [5].‡Calculated based on goat and sheep population only, which is 17,459,061 [5].θThe term “dog bite” is used for a suspected rabies case as every animal bite (mostly dog bite) is potentially suspected as rabid animal bite, as the rabies control program in animals is nonexistent in Bangladesh [22].Calculated based on reported dog bite cases assuming that all death cases are from rabies.…”

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“…An anthrax outbreak occurred in 2009–2010 resulting in a serious problem in animals and humans; this led to the government declaring a “red alert” in 2010 [21]. Rabies, caused by a member of the Lyssavirus genus, family Rhabdoviridae , is transmitted mostly (>90%) by the bite of infected dogs to humans [22] and domestic animals [23] in Bangladesh, as in other Asian countries [24]. Bangladesh ranks third in the world after India and China in the number of rabies cases of livestock and/or humans [25].…”

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A Retrospective Study on the Epidemiology of Anthrax, Foot and Mouth Disease, Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Peste des Petits Ruminants and Rabies in Bangladesh, 2010-2012

Mondal¹,

Yamage²

2014

PLoS ONE

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Anthrax, foot and mouth disease (FMD), haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS), peste des petits ruminants (PPR) and rabies are considered to be endemic in Bangladesh. This retrospective study was conducted to understand the geographic and seasonal distribution of these major infectious diseases in livestock based on data collected through passive surveillance from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2012. Data analysis for this period revealed 5,937 cases of anthrax, 300,333 of FMD, 13,436 of HS, 247,783 of PPR and 14,085 cases of dog bite/rabies. While diseases were reported in almost every district of the country, the highest frequency of occurrence corresponded to the susceptible livestock population in the respective districts. There was no significant difference in the disease occurrences between districts bordering India/Myanmar and non-border districts (p>0.05). Significantly higher (p<0.01) numbers of anthrax (84.5%), FMD (88.3%), HS (84.9%) and dog bite/rabies (64.3%) cases were reported in cattle than any other species. PPR cases were reported mostly (94.8%) in goats with only isolated cases (5.2%) in sheep. The diseases occur throughout the year with peak numbers reported during June through September and lowest during December through April, with significant differences (p<0.01) between the months. The annual usages of vaccines for anthrax, FMD, HS and PPR were only 7.31%, 0.61%, 0.84% and 11.59% of the susceptible livestock population, respectively. Prophylactic vaccination against rabies was 21.16% of cases. There were significant differences (p<0.01) in the administration of anthrax, FMD and HS vaccines between border and non-border districts, but not PPR or rabies vaccines. We recommend that surveillance and reporting of these diseases need to be improved throughout the country. Furthermore, all suspected clinical cases should be confirmed by laboratory examination. The findings of this study can be used in the formulation of more effective disease management and control strategies, including appropriate vaccination policies in Bangladesh.

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A Retrospective Study on the Epidemiology of Anthrax, Foot and Mouth Disease, Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Peste des Petits Ruminants and Rabies in Bangladesh, 2010-2012

Mondal¹,

Yamage²

2014

PLoS ONE

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“…In an epidemiological study, Dog bites cause maximum morbidity (92%) in India; second most common biting animal is monkey (3.2%), followed by cat (1.8%), fox (0.4%) etc. and bites are 64.3% of all exposure and unprovoked bites are 64.7% 13 12 . In this study 91.06% patient was bitten by dog and rest was by cat.…”

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“…There was male predominance among the victims which was 82.98%. From 2004 -2008 total 116,418 (77.6%) victims were male and 33,608(22.4%) victims were female 12 . In India 72.4% animal bite victims were males and 47.5% were children in age group of 2-18 years in a multicentre study.…”

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Clinical study on rabies prone animal bite

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Introduction: Rabies is almost invariably fatal zoonotic disease, it can be prevent well with proper management of wound and rabies prophylaxis. This study aims to describe the pattern of rabies prone animal bite, to observe the trends of management and relationship with socioeconomic condition of victims.Method : This is an observational study. Data was collected from patients presenting with animal bite or attendants on structured case record form at Infectious Disease Hospital, Dhaka and emergency department of Mitford Hospital from 1st to 27th February 2010. Patients with category II &III bite were followed up 3 months over phone to observe the outcome.Results: A total 235 animal bite victims attending at Infectious Disease Hospital and Mitford Hospital were enrolled in study. Young patients, around 49.79% population within 18 years age group; male (82.98%) was more affected and mostly from low socioeconomic condition. Dog bite (91.06%) was predominant by stray dogs (94.89%) Exposure was mainly bite (83.82%), which were unprovoked (95.75%) and category – III(86.81%). Local wound care was minimal (wash with soap – 28.93%) and use of nerve tissue and cell culture vaccination was 81.70% and 18.29% respectively.Conclusion : Predominant rabies prone animal bite is stray dog. Victims after bite took ineffective nerve tissue vaccine while missing important rabies immunoglobulin due to economic constraints. The prevention of animal bite need to be addressed for prevention of rabies in Bangladesh.Bangladesh J Medicine Jan 2018; 29(1) : 26-30

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“…Daily 350 to 400 dog bite victims are provided with free treatment reported by Infectious Disease Hospital, Dhaka. 5 Each year, more than 300 000 people are given post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies while many of them remain untreated and die. 6 Dog bites are common due to increased number of stray dogs.…”

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Free Roaming Dogs: A Threat to Public Health

Rahaman

2017

Int j epidemiol res

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Free roaming dogs are increasing in numbers. They live in unhygienic conditions and are not vaccinated mostly. They create several problems in the community, particularly health threats to human. Dog biting is a commonly reported case in some hospitals in Bangladesh. Rabies is one of the killers of people in Bangladesh and transmission occurs mostly due the dog biting. Death commonly occurs in children due to rabies. Rabies death is completely preventable by vaccinating dogs at national level. Many steps have already been taken. Source identification of dogs, animal birth control program and proper surveillance are necessary. Sustainable implementation of programs to manage dog population, dog bite management and awareness raising among population can bring out fruitful result in this situation. Inhumane killing of dogs to reduce the number can never be a permanent solution. Vaccinating dogs is the most effective strategy suggested by experts. Therefore, it is not too late to implement action plans with regular monitoring and evaluation for the sake of human and animal health.

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Five-year (January 2004–December 2008) surveillance on animal bite and rabies vaccine utilization in the Infectious Disease Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Cited by 49 publications

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A Retrospective Study on the Epidemiology of Anthrax, Foot and Mouth Disease, Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Peste des Petits Ruminants and Rabies in Bangladesh, 2010-2012

A Retrospective Study on the Epidemiology of Anthrax, Foot and Mouth Disease, Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Peste des Petits Ruminants and Rabies in Bangladesh, 2010-2012

Clinical study on rabies prone animal bite

Free Roaming Dogs: A Threat to Public Health

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