Canine Rabies: A Looming Threat to Public Health

Rabies is an acute, fatal viral disease that infects domestic and wild animals and is transmissible to humans. Worldwide, rabies kills over 55,000 people every year. The domestic dog plays a pivotal role in rabies transmission. Domestic dogs are not only part of our daily lives but also of our immed...

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Main Author: Sigfrido Burgos-Cáceres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/1/4/326/