Evaluation of human antirrabica prophylaxis post-exposure in the municipality of araguaína, tocantins, in the period 2010 to 2012

Authors

  • Ana Maria Mendonça de Meneses Universidade Federal do Tocantins
  • Débora Gonçalves Tavares Universidade Federal do Tocantins
  • Bruna Alexandrino Universidade Federal do Tocantins

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20873/uft.23593652201854p47

Abstract

Rabies is considered a zoonosis of great importance because it is an infectious disease characterized by fatal encephalomyelitis caused by the vírus of the Rhabdoviridae Family. The main formo of prevention is vaccination. In humans, when suspected animal attacks occur, post- exposure vaccination is performed. This study aimed to evaluete post-exposure human rabies recors in the municipality of Araguaína, from 2010 to 2012. The records of all people who sought treatment after having suffered some type of accident and that could offer risk of contraction of the disease were analyzed. During the study period, 1756 cases of animal complaints were reported and approximately 1730 doses of vaccine were administered. Significant data were found regarding the factores studied, with men being more frequently affected when compared to women. Regarding the age group, there was a statistically significant difference when compared to adults in relation to the elderly, with adults being the most afected. The results showed that there is a lot of demand for this type of care in the municipality. Despite the large number of cases, dogs, cats or humans were not found with diagnose rabies in the municipality.

Author Biographies

Ana Maria Mendonça de Meneses, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Laboratório de Higiene e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Araguaína - TO, Brasil

Débora Gonçalves Tavares, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Laboratório de Higiene e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Araguaína - TO, Brasil

Bruna Alexandrino, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Medicina Veterinária - Medicina Veterinária Preventiva

Published

2018-12-30

How to Cite

Meneses, A. M. M. de, Tavares, D. G., & Alexandrino, B. (2018). Evaluation of human antirrabica prophylaxis post-exposure in the municipality of araguaína, tocantins, in the period 2010 to 2012. DESAFIOS - Revista Interdisciplinar Da Universidade Federal Do Tocantins, 5(4), 47–54. https://doi.org/10.20873/uft.23593652201854p47

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