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Stray dog trade fuelled by dog meat consumption as a risk factor for rabies
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Ekanem EE
; Eyong KI
; Philip-Ephraim EE
; Eyong ME
; Adams EB
; Asindi AA
Afr Health Sci
2013[Dec]; 13
(4
): 1170-3
PMID24940348
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BACKGROUND: Rabies is a preventable zoonosis with the highest case fatality of
any disease in the world. In the developing world, it is transmitted mainly by
dog bites. In parts of southern Nigeria, dog meat is a delicacy. OBJECTIVE: To
highlight trade in stray dogs as a major risk factor for rabies in animals and
humans in south-south Nigeria. METHOD: Patients admitted into the University of
Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) with a diagnosis of rabies between July and
October 2012 were analysed for risk factors, post exposure prophylaxis (PEP),
health seeking behaviour and outcome. Focused group interview were also conducted
among traders/handlers of stray dogs. RESULTS: Ten cases of rabies in subjects
aged 3 to 52 years were recorded in these five months period. Eight of the cases
were male and apparently got infected directly or indirectly through the trade in
stray dogs for human consumption. None had proper PEP and all patients died.
CONCLUSION: Stray dog trade, fuelled by eating of dog meat, is a risk factor for
human and animal rabies in Calabar, southern Nigeria. Culling of stray dogs,
control of stray dogs' trade and public enlightenment on PEP is recommended.