Rabies in Uganda: rabies knowledge, attitude and practice and molecular characterization of circulating virus strains

Abstract Background Rabies is a deadly preventable viral disease that affects all warm-blooded animals and widespread in many regions including Africa. The disease remains of major public health importance in Uganda. The purpose of this study was to establish Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) of R...

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Main Authors: Michael Omodo, Meriadeg Ar Gouilh, Frank Norbert Mwiine, Anna Rose Ademun Okurut, Noelina Nantima, Alice Namatovu, Maria Flavia Nakanjako, Emmanuel Isingoma, Eugene Arinaitwe, Martin Esau, Simon Kyazze, Milton Bahati, Franklin Mayanja, Patrick Bagonza, Richard Akule Urri, Mary Nanfuka Lovincer, Esther Nabatta, Eugene Kidega, Chrisostom Ayebazibwe, Gladys Nakanjako, Joseph Sserugga, Deo Birungi Ndumu, Robert Mwebe, Kenneth Mugabi, Jean-Paul Gonzalez, Musa Sekamatte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
KAP
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-4934-y