The History of Rabies in Trinidad: Epidemiology and Control Measures

The History of Rabies in Trinidad: Epidemiology and Control Measures

Vampire bat-transmitted rabies was first recognized in Trinidad during a major outbreak reported in 1925. Trinidad is the only Caribbean island with vampire bat-transmitted rabies. We conducted a literature review to describe the changing epidemiology of rabies in Trinidad and give a historical pers...

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Main Authors: Janine F. R. Seetahal, Alexandra Vokaty, Christine V.F. Carrington, Abiodun A. Adesiyun, Ron Mahabir, Avery Q. J. Hinds, Charles E. Rupprecht
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
rabies
Trinidad
Caribbean
public health
vampire bat
Desmodus rotundus
bat-transmitted rabies
epidemic
zoonosis
One Health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/2/3/27

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