Profile of Animal Bite Patients Attending Anti-Rabies Centers in Delhi
Background:
Rabies continuous to be major Public health problem in India. An estimated 20,000 death and about 17 million animal bites occurs annually. This project was taken to study the profile of animal bite cases attending anti-rabies centers. These results will help in formulating strategy and control of rabies in Delhi.
Method:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in the antirabies center of Hindu Rao Hospital and Infectious Diseases Hospital in Delhi from cases attending to receive post exposure immunization during August 2007 to November 2007. A total 600 cases were interviewed of all age groups and both sexes. Classification of animal bite for post exposure prophylaxis was as per WHO recommendation. Data was analyzed by using Epi-info software / spread sheet.
Results:
Of 600 cases, 88.5% dog bite followed by 8.33% monkey bite, cat bite 2% & rat bite 0.83%. 74.16% were male. Male to female ratio was 3:1. 40% children were less than 15 years age groups. Students were 40.5% followed by labour 30.33%. Most of cases 48% occur in evening. Common site of bite was on lower limb 70%, bite on face was most common in children. Cat III exposure was 97.33%. Only 28% cases completed advised regime. 75% dog alive & only 2% dead within ten days after bite to human being. 43% cases reported within 24 hours after bite.
Conclusion:
The study shows principle biting animal was dog followed by monkey, cat & rat. Bite was most common in children because of fondness of animal. Majority had faith in traditional method of treatment. In spite of facilities available only few cases turn up in ARC to receive full course of vaccine. Community needs health education regarding the first aid, the importance of completing the vaccine course advised & taking treatment immediately.
Author(s): K. Mendhekar
Affiliation: National Institute of Communicable Disease(NICD), Delhi, India,
International Congress on Infectious Diseases June 2008
http://www.x-cd.com/isid08/prof2520.html
Background:
Rabies continuous to be major Public health problem in India. An estimated 20,000 death and about 17 million animal bites occurs annually. This project was taken to study the profile of animal bite cases attending anti-rabies centers. These results will help in formulating strategy and control of rabies in Delhi.
Method:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in the antirabies center of Hindu Rao Hospital and Infectious Diseases Hospital in Delhi from cases attending to receive post exposure immunization during August 2007 to November 2007. A total 600 cases were interviewed of all age groups and both sexes. Classification of animal bite for post exposure prophylaxis was as per WHO recommendation. Data was analyzed by using Epi-info software / spread sheet.
Results:
Of 600 cases, 88.5% dog bite followed by 8.33% monkey bite, cat bite 2% & rat bite 0.83%. 74.16% were male. Male to female ratio was 3:1. 40% children were less than 15 years age groups. Students were 40.5% followed by labour 30.33%. Most of cases 48% occur in evening. Common site of bite was on lower limb 70%, bite on face was most common in children. Cat III exposure was 97.33%. Only 28% cases completed advised regime. 75% dog alive & only 2% dead within ten days after bite to human being. 43% cases reported within 24 hours after bite.
Conclusion:
The study shows principle biting animal was dog followed by monkey, cat & rat. Bite was most common in children because of fondness of animal. Majority had faith in traditional method of treatment. In spite of facilities available only few cases turn up in ARC to receive full course of vaccine. Community needs health education regarding the first aid, the importance of completing the vaccine course advised & taking treatment immediately.
Author(s): K. Mendhekar
Affiliation: National Institute of Communicable Disease(NICD), Delhi, India,
International Congress on Infectious Diseases June 2008
http://www.x-cd.com/isid08/prof2520.html