Epidemiological patterns of animal bites in the Babol County, North of Iran

Ghaffari-Fam, Saber; Hosseini, Seyed Reza; Daemi, Amin; Heydari, Hassan; Malekzade, Rahim; Ayubi, Erfan; Nikbakht, Hossein-Ali

doi:10.1016/j.joad.2016.01.001

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“…There was a statistically significant association between wound location and the type of animal inflicting the bite and also place of residence (P < 0.001). There was The highest proportions of the animal bites were in the summer and spring seasons, and on Saturdays and Sundays, which is in line with some studies in the Islamic Republic of Iran (7,14). However, a study from a southern part of the country reported a higher frequency in autumn (20).…”

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“…Animal bites are public health concern in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the pattern and frequency vary in different areas (6)(7)(8)(9)(10). Golestan province in the north of the country has a high incidence of animal bites (11) and the highest rate of animal bites has, recently, been reported from Aq Qala, Golestan province -1 222 bites per 100 000 persons (12).…”

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Epidemiological characteristics and trends in the incidence of animal bites in Maku County, Islamic Republic of Iran, 2003-2012

Shamshirgaran

Barzkar

Ghaffari-Fam

et al. 2017

East Mediterr Health J

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Caractéristiques et tendances épidémiologiques de l'incidence des morsures d'animaux dans la préfecture de Makou (République islamique d'Iran), 2003-2012RÉSUMÉ La présente étude a examiné les caractéristiques et l'incidence épidémiologiques dans le temps des morsures d'animaux dans la préfecture de Makou. Les données ont été obtenues à partir des registres de centres de santé portant sur les morsures d'animaux entre 2003 et 2012. Des informations sur les caractéristiques démographiques et les facteurs associés aux morsures d'animaux ont été enregistrées. Un total de 2232 personnes avaient été mordues. La fréquence des morsures était plus élevée parmi les hommes (75,4 %), les habitants ruraux (72,3 %) et les individus de moins de 20 ans (47,3 %). La plupart des morsures se situaient au niveau des jambes et des pieds (65 %) et les chiens étaient responsables de 92 % des morsures. Plus de 25 % des personnes mordues mettaient plus d'une journée à recourir à des soins, en particulier les habitants ruraux. L'incidence moyenne était de 250 pour 100 000 habitants, et on observait une tendance linéaire en hausse statistiquement significative sur la période de 10 ans. Il est nécessaire de sensibiliser le public, et particulièrement les habitants ruraux, à l'importance d'un traitement rapide. Eu égard à la tendance croissante des morsures d'animaux, une politique sanitaire pour s'attaquer à ce problème est requise. Most bites were to the legs and feet (65%) and dogs were responsible for 92% of bites. Over 25% of those bitten delayed seeking care for more than a day, particularly rural residents. The mean incidence was 250 per 100 000 population and there was a statistically significant increasing linear trend over the 10-year period. There is a need to raise public awareness, especially among rural residents, of the importance of early treatment. Given the increasing trend in animal bites, a health policy to tackle this problem is needed. -

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Epidemiological characteristics and trends in the incidence of animal bites in Maku County, Islamic Republic of Iran, 2003-2012

Shamshirgaran

Barzkar

Ghaffari-Fam

et al. 2017

East Mediterr Health J

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“…In this study, most bites had been caused by dogs which were consistent with the results of other investigations (Kassiri et al, 2014a;Poorolajal et al, 2015;Ghaffari-Fam et al, 2016). This could be owing to the greater coexistence of this animal with humans and its use as a watchdog.…”

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Epidemiological Characteristic of Animal Bite and Direct Economic Burden of Rabies Vaccination in the Southern of Iran

Rahmanian

Shakeri

Jahromi

et al. 2020

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

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The ever-increasing cases of animal bites caused by rabies, livestock losses, as well as economic damages are of utmost importance in developing countries. This study was conducted to determine the epidemiology and the direct economic burden of rabies vaccination in southern Iran in 2018. In this study, 375 cases of animal bites which were recorded in Rabies Treatment Centers of Larestan County, Iran were entered into the study by census method. The data were collected from the registered office profile of people who had referred to these centers. The variables examined included victims' demographic characteristics, bite specifications, spatial and temporal patterns, victims' clinical dimensions and vaccination costs. Of 375 registered cases, 83.7% of the cases were male and there was no statistically significant difference between the mean age of males (30.82±17.31) and females (30.49±18.79) (P = 0.895). As well, 58.7% of the victims were residing in urban areas and farmers (25.6%) and students (23.9%) were the most frequent occupational groups suffering from animal bites %) (p<0.001). The most cases of the bites i.e., 68% had been also produced by dogs and 64% of them were from the owned biting animals. As well, direct costs were estimated US$ 9373 for vaccine, US$ 24115 for rabies RIG and the US$ 33488 cumulative economic burden in the studied period. In conclusion, it is found that the major cases of animal bites in Larestan County had been caused by dogs and owned biting animals which could impose a heavy burden on Iran's economy.

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“…In our study the males outnumbered females and around 30% were below 20 years of age followed by third decade which was similar to other studies. (5,6,7,8,9,10,11) Men generally tend to be present outdoors for occupational and non-occupational activities hence are more predisposed. (8) Since younger age group presented in a large number it was obvious that majority will be students.…”

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Epidemiology of animal bite reported at animal bite clinic during 2015-16 at a tertiary care centre of Himachal Pradesh.

Minhas¹,

Singh

Sood

et al. 2018

Indian J Community Health

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Background: One health approach for rabies prevention in humans can be done only by targeting the animal source of the virus. Animal bite is the most common mode of transmission of virus to human being. Objective: to describe the epidemiology of animal bite among those attending the animal bite clinic of a tertiary care center of district Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Methods: This hospital based descriptive study was carried out from March 2015 through February 2016 at Animal Bite Clinic of Department of Community Medicine, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College, Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. A preformed and pre tested closed ended questionnaire was used. World Health Organization’s category of animal bite was used to categorize the patients. Results: Males outnumbered females and around 30% were below 20 years of age followed by third decade. Majority of victims were students (31%) and in 61.1% the wound was localized in the lower extremities. Dogs bite was reported in 86% cases. Stray animal bite resulted in 94.2% of category III bites. More than half of the victims were aware of local remedy to be done after bite and practiced it within 30 minutes of bite. Conclusions: Agent, host and environmental factor of animal bite studied in this study indicate that vaccination of animal, abolishing environment favorable for stray animals and awareness of early management of animal bite cases can lead to goal of elimination of rabies.

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Epidemiological patterns of animal bites in the Babol County, North of Iran

Cited by 14 publications

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Epidemiological characteristics and trends in the incidence of animal bites in Maku County, Islamic Republic of Iran, 2003-2012

Epidemiological characteristics and trends in the incidence of animal bites in Maku County, Islamic Republic of Iran, 2003-2012

Epidemiological Characteristic of Animal Bite and Direct Economic Burden of Rabies Vaccination in the Southern of Iran

Epidemiology of animal bite reported at animal bite clinic during 2015-16 at a tertiary care centre of Himachal Pradesh.

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