Epidemiological Study of Animal Bites and Rabies in Lorestan Province in West of Iran During 2004 –2014 for Preventive Purposes

Conclusions: Rate of animal bites and rabies is high in Lorestan Province. Controlling animalssuch as dogs and cats in the province through training people at risk, especially among thestudents, rural areas and inter ‑sectorial coordination to eliminate stray animals should beconsidered over and over. Preventive actions to avoid bites are a priority.Keywords: Animal bites, epidemiology, Iran, Lorestan, rabies
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research