Analysis on the epidemic characteristics of rabies from 2000 to 2009 in Yichang city

Abstract

Objective To analyze the epidemic character of rabies in Yichang city, and to provide the basis for the control strategies. Methods Cases investigation were used to analyze all the rabies cases reported from 2000 to 2009 in Yichang city. Results There were 78 cases of rabies reported from 2000 to 2009. The average annual incidence rate was 0.20 per 100 000 and the fatality rate was 100.00%. Rabies cases were reported in 13 counties in Yichang. 39 case were reported in Dangyang county and Zhijiang county, accounted for 50.00% in all reported cases. 75.64% of the patients were over 40 years old. Most cases were farmers and students. Dogs were the main animal host of the rabies virus, 96.15% of them had no rabies vaccination. Conclusions The main reasons for the rabies epidemic are the dogs with no standardized management, with no vaccination for the exposure of people. So strengthening the monitoring of rabies, strengthening the management of dogs, and treating post-exposure cases in time are very important for prevention and control of rabies. Key words: Rabies; Epidemiological factors; Analysis; Prediction