Retrospective analysis of suspected rabies cases reported at Bugando Referral Hospital, Mwanza, Tanzania

Retrospective analysis of suspected rabies cases reported at Bugando Referral Hospital, Mwanza, Tanzania

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of humans being bitten by rabies-suspected animals, and the victims′ adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimen. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of data of victims treated at Bugando Medical Centre during the period...

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Main Authors:	Humphrey D Mazigo, Fredros O Okumu, Eliningaya J Kweka, Ladslaus L Mnyone
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:	Journal of Global Infectious Diseases
Subjects:	Bugando hospital Human animal bites Mwanza Rabies Tanzania
Online Access:	http://www.jgid.org/article.asp?issn=0974-777X;year=2010;volume=2;issue=3;spage=216;epage=220;aulast=Mazigo

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