Human rabies exposures and postexposure prophylaxis in South Carolina, 1993-2002.

摘要: SYNOPSIS Objectives. South Carolina mandates reporting of animal bites and manages distribution biologics for rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). Incidence epidemiologic characteristics potential human exposures preventive treatment in from 1993 through 2002 were examined to help assess the burden PEP state determine if incidence has changed over time. Methods. Data on exposure investigations administration at county level examined, annual incidences courses calculated. Results. The which initiated was 297.9 per 100,000 population year, 10.6 year. At level, appeared inversely correlated with density. Most administered following domestic species, although these animals accounted only a small proportion rabid state. similar throughout study period, but it markedly higher than estimates 1981 (<5/100,000 year). Conclusions. is previously thought, findings suggest that extrapolations other states national may be underestimated. An accurate estimation an understanding epidemiology important allow better public health planning.