Human Rabies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights into Rabies Worldwide and Brazil.

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop

Universidade Federal do Ceará, Departamento de Saúde Comunitária, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.

Published: February 2024

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  • Human Rabies (HR) is a deadly disease caused by lyssaviruses, particularly the rabies virus (RABV).
  • While dog transmissions have decreased in Latin America, there is an increase in rabies cases from wild animals.
  • Effective treatment options are limited, making post-exposure prophylaxis and animal control critical for managing HR during the global pandemic.

Article Abstract

Human Rabies (HR) is a fatal zoonotic disease caused by lyssaviruses, with the rabies virus (RABV) identified as the causative agent. While the incidence of HR transmitted by dogs has decreased in Latin America, there has been a corresponding rise in transmission via wild animals. Given the lack of effective treatments and specific therapies, the management of HR relies on the availability of post-exposure prophylaxis and animal control measures. This review examines the dynamics and spread of HR during the global pandemic.

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