Practices Related to Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of Rabies in Animal Bite Cases: A Clinic-Based Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital, west Bengal.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 12
Abstract
Abstract: Rabies is a potentially fatal disease transmitted by bite of infected animal, primarily dogs. India remains endemic for this disease contributing to about 20000 deaths due rabies yearly. However, simple preventive practices are sufficient to protect against this deadly disease. The current study aimed at identifying the reported burden of animal bite cases, their categorization and practices related to preventive measures. The study was conducted by interviewing patients attending the Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) clinic. Patients were mainly male and Hindu, attending clinic with predominantly incidence of dog bite, category 3 exposure being observed in majority. Though not cent per cent, still majority performed wound wash with soap and water before attending the clinic. Among the category 2 & 3 exposure patients only 64.8% patients attended clinic for starting ARV within a day of exposure. Majority completed the schedule but 29.5% did not. Of those who had their ARV schedule incomplete 75.0% did not take the fourth (final) dose. The study concluded with the fact that, rigorous awareness campaigns are needed in urban areas on the backdrop of “zero by 30” goal.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Nirmalya Manna, Dr. Arup Chakraborty, Dr. Arista Lahiri, Dr. Subhadip Bag
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