Travel & Rabies
The death from rabies of a British woman, bitten by a dog in Goa, reported in the news and in an article in this week's BMJ, highlights the issue of rabies prophylaxis for people who travel to and live in endemic areas.
Around 90% of deaths from rabies occur in the developing world, with more than half in the Indian subcontinent, where dogs that roam freely are largely responsible.
The probability of contact with an infected animal depends in part on anticipated activities, locality, and length of time spent in the country. For example, hiking in a rural area of the Indian subcontinent where dogs commonly roam free carries a sufficient risk of exposure—combined with potential difficulties in obtaining early, safe, and effective post-exposure prophylaxis—to warrant vaccination before travelling.
Comments
Really strange news.. if you are afraid of something don't travel there! ;)) heh
Posted by: travel blog | August 15, 2007 3:42 AM
A friend of mine was bitten by a dog on the hand and thighs. How many shots does she have to take to prevent rabies.
Posted by: Dog Pictures | August 27, 2007 2:11 AM
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Posted by: Michel Budget | September 7, 2007 3:59 PM
For years people have worried that the UK would suffer for a rabies problem, (it is currently free from this problem) as a result of the Channel Tunnel opening, but I am pleased to say that we have never had an outbreak of this horrible disease.
Posted by: SlackAlice | September 15, 2007 6:27 AM
I understand that France has a particular problem with Rabies, which has spread from the rest of Europe.
Posted by: Graham Brabham | September 15, 2007 6:29 AM
Poor lady, you must vaccination before travelling to endemic area.
Posted by: earth vacation | September 18, 2007 2:08 AM
better we know more about rabies, btw where is Goa ? in india or pakistan ?
Posted by: aaheroe | September 28, 2007 2:57 PM
When i visited rural Mexico i encountered a lot of wild dogs, but was instructed to stay far away from them for that exact reason. I feel sorry for that family.
William Masek
www.letsgotraveltheworld.com
Posted by: William Masek | October 1, 2007 6:32 PM
Very good report, nice articles...
Keep good post and thanks for sharing...
Posted by: Jimmy | October 4, 2007 3:02 AM