Investigation of Canine-Mediated Human Rabies Death, Haiti, 2015

Abstract

In Haiti, an investigation occurred after the death of a 4-year-old girl with suspected rabies. With tips provided by community members, the investigation led to the identification of 2 probable rabies-related deaths and 16 persons bitten by rabid dogs, 75% of which chose postexposure prophylaxis. Community engagement can bolster rabies control.

Keywords

• rabies
• Haiti
• deaths
• canine-mediated
• human
• viruses