Vital Signs: Trends in Human Rabies Deaths and Exposures - United States, 1938-2018.

CONCLUSIONS AND COMMENTS: In the United States, wildlife rabies, especially in bats, continues to pose a risk to humans. Travelers also might be exposed to canine rabies in countries where the disease is still present; increased awareness of rabies while traveling abroad is needed. Vaccinating pets, avoiding contact with wildlife, and seeking medical care if one is bitten or scratched by an animal are the most effective ways to prevent rabies. Understanding the need for timely administration of PEP to prevent death is critical.
PMID: 31194721 [PubMed - in process]

Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - June 13, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Pieracci EG, Pearson CM, Wallace RM, Blanton JD, Whitehouse ER, Ma X, Stauffer K, Chipman RB, Olson V Tags: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Source Type: research