Risk of potentially rabid animal exposure among foreign travelers in Southeast Asia.

Risk of potentially rabid animal exposure among foreign travelers in Southeast Asia.

BACKGROUND: Each year millions of travelers visit Southeast Asia where rabies is still prevalent. This study aimed to assess the risk of rabies exposure, i.e., by being bitten or licked by an animal, among travelers in Southeast Asia. The secondary objective was to assess their attitudes and practic...

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Main Authors: Watcharapong Piyaphanee, Chatporn Kittitrakul, Saranath Lawpoolsri, Philippe Gautret, Wataru Kashino, Waraluk Tangkanakul, Prangthip Charoenpong, Thitiya Ponam, Suda Sibunruang, Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, Terapong Tantawichien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3459869?pdf=render

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