Retrospective Study of Dog Bite and Rabies Cases among Patients that Attended Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia (2020-2024)
Uka-Kalu, Ezinne Chioma & Chukwuemeka Victory Ifechukwu · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026
Background: Dog-mediated rabies is a neglected zoonotic disease endemic in Nigeria, causing fatal encephalitis. Despite being fully preventable through timely post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), human deaths persist due to gaps in animal vaccination and healthcare access. This study...
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10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3457