title: Rabies epidemiology, risk assessment, and pre- and post exposure vaccination.
abstract: Rabies should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of a neurologic disease in a mammal with an unknown vaccination status. Public health veterinarians are available to assist in risk assessment as well as coordination of animal testing. This article discusses the pathogenesis of rabies and clinical presentation in several domestic species. Prevention, North American prevalence and distribution, exposure considerations, and post-exposure prophylaxis are also discussed. Veterinarians in private practice have an integral role in protection of people and domestic animals against rabies.
authors.affiliation: Public Health and Epidemiology Liaison, Office of Public Health Science, Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 100 North Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA. Alice.Green@fsis.usda.gov
authors.forename: Alice L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: L Rand
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Carpenter
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Dunn
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D000835:Animals, Wild; D006801:Humans; D011818:Rabies / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D011819:Rabies Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D015047:Zoonoses
chemical_list: D011819:Rabies Vaccines