Pattern of Injuries among Dog Bite Victims in an Urban Area of Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu

Charulatha RJ; Umadevi R; Ananthaeashwar  VM

doi:10.5455/njcm.20210610123203

Authors

Charulatha RJ Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
Umadevi R Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
Ananthaeashwar VM Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/njcm.20210610123203

Keywords:

Rabies, Vaccine, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Abstract

Introduction: Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease caused by bite of an infected animal, dogs being the most common reservoir of the virus. India accounts about 59.9 % of rabies death in Asia. The site of bite, depth of the wound and health seeking behavior among the victims play a major role in the prevention and effective management of rabies

Objectives: To study the pattern of injuries among dog bite victims in an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamilnadu.

Methodology: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 120 victims who visited a tertiary care veterinary hospital followed by a dog bite. They were selected by convenient sampling method. Data collected was analyzed statistically using SPSS 25.0 version.

Result: In this study, the most common site of bite was lower limbs (62.0%). Prevalence of bite by stray dogs was high (56.2 %). Immediate post - exposure prophylaxis with soap and water was practiced by 78.5 %. Around 82.6% knew that it is preventable

Conclusion: Health education about rabies vaccination and appropriate management measures with intersectoral coordination and community participation needed to achieve the target of zero human death from dog mediated rabies by 2030.

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