A Retrospective Study of Suspected Human Rabies Exposure Cases in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Zerihun Mesfin

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A Retrospective Study of Suspected Human Rabies Exposure Cases in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Zerihun Mesfin

Published in American Journal of Health Research (Volume 10, Issue 3)

Received: 15 March 2022 Accepted: 3 May 2022 Published: 26 May 2022

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Background: Rabies is a neglected viral zoonotic disease caused by the rabies virus. It is widely distributed in many regions of the world. It is a fatal viral disease in human and animals. Ethiopia is one of the African countries with the highest number of rabies cases and deaths. However, there is a lack of information in the research area about the trend, seasonal distribution, and incidence of suspected human rabies cases. We analyzed suspected human rabies cases and deaths by dog bite to describe trends, incidence, seasonality, and distribution of suspected human rabies cases and deaths in Addis Ababa from 2015-2019. Methods: Suspected human rabies exposure cases in Addis Ababa from 2015 to 2019 collected secondary data of PHEM data base weekly report were analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2010. Results: The results showed 1772 suspected human rabies exposure cases by dog bites and eight deaths were reported in Addis Ababa from 2015 - 2019. The trend of suspected human rabies exposure cases and deaths by dog bite were increased from 2015-2020. The highest number of cases by dog bites was recorded in 2019 (1139/1772, 64.3%). The highest deaths (5/8, 75%) were reported in 2017. The highest numbers of cases of suspected rabies exposure through dog bites were reported in the months of December, October and September. The highest number of suspected human rabies exposure cases by dog bite was recorded from Kirkos sub-city (897/1772, 50.6%) while the lowest cases were from Bole sub-city (1/1772, 0.06%). The average annual incidence rate of suspected human rabies exposure cases and deaths by dog bite were (8.4/100000) and (0.04 /100000) respectively. The incidence trend of suspected human rabies exposure cases by dog bite increased from 2015 to 2019 (0 to 24.8/100000). Conclusions:. The present study shows a trend in which suspected cases of human exposure to rabies have increased and spread to all sub-cities in Addis Ababa.. Suspected human rabies remains causing serious challenge on human health and life in Addis Ababa. Hence, integrated One Health approach must be strengthened and encouraged in the study area; with its strategic control methods are recommended to control the disease.

Published in	American Journal of Health Research (Volume 10, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajhr.20221003.11
Page(s)	44-50
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Exposure, Incidence, Rabies, Addis Ababa, Suspected

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  journal = {American Journal of Health Research},
  volume = {10},
  number = {3},
  pages = {44-50},
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  abstract = {Background: Rabies is a neglected viral zoonotic disease caused by the rabies virus. It is widely distributed in many regions of the world. It is a fatal viral disease in human and animals. Ethiopia is one of the African countries with the highest number of rabies cases and deaths. However, there is a lack of information in the research area about the trend, seasonal distribution, and incidence of suspected human rabies cases. We analyzed suspected human rabies cases and deaths by dog bite to describe trends, incidence, seasonality, and distribution of suspected human rabies cases and deaths in Addis Ababa from 2015-2019. Methods: Suspected human rabies exposure cases in Addis Ababa from 2015 to 2019 collected secondary data of PHEM data base weekly report were analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2010. Results: The results showed 1772 suspected human rabies exposure cases by dog bites and eight deaths were reported in Addis Ababa from 2015 - 2019. The trend of suspected human rabies exposure cases and deaths by dog bite were increased from 2015-2020. The highest number of cases by dog bites was recorded in 2019 (1139/1772, 64.3%). The highest deaths (5/8, 75%) were reported in 2017. The highest numbers of cases of suspected rabies exposure through dog bites were reported in the months of December, October and September. The highest number of suspected human rabies exposure cases by dog bite was recorded from Kirkos sub-city (897/1772, 50.6%) while the lowest cases were from Bole sub-city (1/1772, 0.06%). The average annual incidence rate of suspected human rabies exposure cases and deaths by dog bite were (8.4/100000) and (0.04 /100000) respectively. The incidence trend of suspected human rabies exposure cases by dog bite increased from 2015 to 2019 (0 to 24.8/100000). Conclusions:. The present study shows a trend in which suspected cases of human exposure to rabies have increased and spread to all sub-cities in Addis Ababa.. Suspected human rabies remains causing serious challenge on human health and life in Addis Ababa. Hence, integrated One Health approach must be strengthened and encouraged in the study area; with its strategic control methods are recommended to control the disease.},
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