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Article: Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2007 *: National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc. (NASPHV).(Recommendations and Reports)
- Article from:
- MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Article date:
- May 4, 2007
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Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and a serious public health problem (1). The disease is an acute progressive encephalitis caused by a lyssavirus. Multiple viral variants are maintained in wild mammal populations in the United States, but all mammals are believed to be susceptible to the disease. For purposes of this document, use of the term "animal" refers to mammals.
The recommendations in this compendium serve as a basis for animal rabies-prevention and -control programs throughout the United States and facilitate standardization of procedures among jurisdictions, thereby contributing to an effective national rabies-control program. This document is reviewed ...