Cleaveland, S. , Hampson, K. , Haydon, D. , Lembo, T. and Townsend, S. (2014) The changing landscape of rabies epidemiology and control. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 81(2), (doi: 10.4102/ojvr.v81i2.731) (PMID:25005807)
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Abstract
Over the past 20 years, major progress has been made in our understanding of critical aspects of rabies epidemiology and control. This paper presents results of recent research, highlighting methodological advances that have been applied to burden of disease studies, rabies epidemiological modelling and rabies surveillance. These results contribute new insights and understanding with regard to the epidemiology of rabies and help to counteract misperceptions that currently hamper rabies control efforts in Africa. The conclusion of these analyses is that the elimination of canine rabies in Africa is feasible, even in wildlife-rich areas, through mass vaccination of domestic dogs and without the need for indiscriminate culling to reduce dog population density. Furthermore, the research provides valuable practical insights that support the operational planning and design of dog vaccination campaigns and rabies surveillance measures.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Keywords: | rabies, rabies epidemiology, rabies control, modelling, disease burden |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Haydon, Professor Daniel and Lembo, Dr Tiziana and Hampson, Professor Katie and Cleaveland, Professor Sarah and Townsend, Dr Sunny |
Authors: | Cleaveland, S., Hampson, K., Haydon, D., Lembo, T., and Townsend, S. |
Subjects: | Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR355 Virology S Agriculture > SF Animal culture > SF600 Veterinary Medicine |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
Journal Name: | Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research |
Publisher: | Agricultural Research Council |
ISSN: | 0030-2465 |
ISSN (Online): | 2219-0635 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2014 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research 81(2) |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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