Rabies Epizootic Situation in the Republic of Mordovia in 2006-2008

Abstract

Retrospective analysis of rabies incidence in animals, carried out in 2006-2008, enables to expect deterioration of epidemiologic situation in the Republic of Mordovia. Foxes remain to be the main reservoirs of rabies virus and disease spreaders (up to 90% of rabies cases are revealed in wild animals), whereas epizootics in anthropurgic foci are maintained by dogs and cats.

Keywords

• rabies
• epidemic situation
• anti-epidemic
• anti-epizootic preventive measures
• anti-rabies treatment