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This article recently published in Emerging Infectious Diseases Volume 19, Number 4—April 2013, should be of interest to TRAVAX users. The study describes the response to the rabies epidemic in Bali, Indonesia that began in 2008, and serves as a reminder that although the situation is improving, the risk of rabies among the local population and travellers is ongoing.
Abstract
Emergency vaccinations and culling failed to contain an outbreak of rabies in Bali, Indonesia, during 2008–2009. Subsequent island-wide mass vaccination (reaching 70% coverage, >200,000 dogs) led to substantial declines in rabies incidence and spread. However, the incidence of dog bites remains high, and repeat campaigns are necessary to eliminate rabies in Bali.
Reference:
Putra AAG, Hampson K, Girardi J, Hiby E, Knobel D, Mardiana IW, et al. Response to a rabies epidemic, Bali, Indonesia, 2008–2011. Emerg Infect Dis (Internet). 2013 Feb (06/03/2013). http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1904.120380
