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Category : Rabies
Languages : en
Pages : 78

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Author: Pan American Health Organization
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Languages : en
Pages : 34

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In 1999, the countries of the Americas reported 73 cases of human rabies. This represents a 16.1 percent reduction in relation to the preceding year, and a 71 percent reduction compared with 1990, thus continuing the downward trend of the disease during the decade. In Latin America, all subregions experienced reductions in the number of cases in humans, with the exception of the Andean Area, which had an increase of 38.1 percent. Reductions in the other subregions were 62.5 percent in Cantral America, 55.6 percent in the Southern Cone, 50 percent in the Latin Caribbean, 40 percent in Mexico, and 10.7 percent in Brazil. The non-Latin Caribbean and North American subregions did not report any occurrence of human cases.

Author: Pan American Health Organization
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Languages : en
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Category : Rabies
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Author: Alan C. Jackson
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080550096
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 681

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Rabies is the most current and comprehensive account of one of the oldest diseases known that remains a significant public health threat despite the efforts of many who have endeavored to control it in wildlife and domestic animals. During the past five years since publication of the first edition there have been new developments in many areas on the rabies landscape. This edition takes on a more global perspective with many new authors offering fresh outlooks on each topic. Clinical features of rabies in humans and animals are discussed as well as basic science aspects, molecular biology, pathology, and pathogenesis of this disease. Current methods used in defining geographic origins and animal species infected in wildlife are presented, along with diagnostic methods for identifying the strain of virus based on its genomic sequence and antigenic structure. This multidisciplinary account is essential for clinicians as well as public health advisors, epidemiologists, wildlife biologists, and research scientists wanting to know more about the virus and the disease it causes. Offers a unique global perspective on rabies where dog rabies is responsible for killing more people than yellow More than 7 million people are potentially exposed to the virus annually and about 50,000 people, half of them children, die of rabies each year New edition includes greatly expanded coverage of bat rabies which is now the most prominent source of human rabies in the New World and Western Europe, where dog rabies has been controlled Recent successes of controlling wildlife rabies with an emphasis on prevention is discussed Approximately 40% updated material incorporates recent knowledge on new approaches to therapy of human rabies as well as issues involving organ and tissue transplantation Includes an increase in illustrations to more accurately represent this diseases’ unique horror

Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9241210214
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 195

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"The WHO Expert Consultation on Rabies met in Bangkok, Thailand, on 26-28 April 2017"--Page 1.

Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309169739
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Zoonotic diseases represent one of the leading causes of illness and death from infectious disease. Defined by the World Health Organization, zoonoses are "those diseases and infections that are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man with or without an arthropod intermediate." Worldwide, zoonotic diseases have a negative impact on commerce, travel, and economies. In most developing countries, zoonotic diseases are among those diseases that contribute significantly to an already overly burdened public health system. In industrialized nations, zoonotic diseases are of particular concern for at-risk groups such as the elderly, children, childbearing women, and immunocompromised individuals. The Emergence of Zoonotic Diseases: Understanding the Impact on Animal and Human Health, covers a range of topics, which include: an evaluation of the relative importance of zoonotic diseases against the overall backdrop of emerging infections; research findings related to the current state of our understanding of zoonotic diseases; surveillance and response strategies to detect, prevent, and mitigate the impact of zoonotic diseases on human health; and information about ongoing programs and actions being taken to identify the most important needs in this vital area.

Author: Hildegund C.J. Ertl
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030210847
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 207

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This book reviews the recent advances in rabies research and rabies vaccine development. The reader is introduced to biology and pathology of the virus, causing agents and the history of rabies vaccination. The book presents regional rabies prophylaxis programs and discusses vaccination strategies for wildlife and humans. Further, innate immune response as well as antibody response to rabies are examined. All chapters are written by renowned experts in rabies research, some of them part of the WHO Collaboration Centre for Rabies Surveillance and Research. The book targets researchers and health professionals working in Virology, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedicine.

Author: Pan American Health Organization
Publisher: Pan American Health Org
ISBN: 9275115877
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 593

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The 2002 edition of this quadrennial publication presents a regional analysis of the health situation and trends in the Americas region, as well as for each of the 47 countries and territories in the region. It is published in two volumes and covers mainly the years from 1997-2000. This edition focuses upon the inequalities in health. Volume One looks at issues dealing with leading health and health-related indicators, ranging from mortality and changes in life expectancy to the relationship between health and income distribution. It also considers current health conditions and trends including disease prevention and control, health promotion and environmental protection. Volume Two examines each country's overall health conditions, including institutional organisation, health regulations and the overall operation of health services.

Author: World Health Organization
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Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 380

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