Knobel, D. N. , Lembo, T. , Morters, M., Townsend, S. E., Cleaveland, S. and Hampson, K. (2013) Dog rabies and its control. In: Jackson, A. C. (ed.) Rabies: Scientific Basis of the Disease and its Management. Academic Press: Amsterdam, pp. 591-615. ISBN 9780123965479 (doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-396547-9.00017-1)
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Abstract
Domestic dogs are the major reservoir of rabies virus across much of its range, and are responsible for the majority of human exposures. The control of the disease in domestic dogs thus has important implications for public health, particularly in Africa and Asia where canine rabies is endemic. Dog rabies control measures have the ultimate objective of decreasing the burden of human rabies, and of eventual elimination in endemic areas. Mass vaccination is the mainstay of successful dog rabies control. This chapter covers some of the key theoretical concepts of the epidemiology of dog rabies, and highlights the principles of control of the disease through mass vaccination. Practical aspects for the successful implementation of mass dog vaccination campaigns, including issues of sustainability, are also discussed.
| Item Type: | Book Sections |
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| Additional Information: | 3rd revised edition |
| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Lembo, Dr Tiziana and Hampson, Professor Katie and Knobel, Mr Darryn and Cleaveland, Professor Sarah and Townsend, Dr Sunny |
| Authors: | Knobel, D. N., Lembo, T., Morters, M., Townsend, S. E., Cleaveland, S., and Hampson, K. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Publisher: | Academic Press |
| ISBN: | 9780123965479 |
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