Rabies in the Russian Federation: The current situation and epidemiological risks
- Authors: Kartavaya S.A1, Raichich S.R1, Simonova E.G1,2
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Affiliations:
- Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
- Issue: No 4 (2016)
- Pages: 4-8
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2226-6976/article/view/278469
- ID: 278469
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Abstract
Objective. To assess the current situation of rabies in the Russian Federation, by identifying epidemiological risks. Materials and methods. The material of the investigation was the 2001-2014 data of official statistical reporting (Federal State Statistic Observation Form 2 «Information on Infectious and Parasitic Diseases», statistical data on animal morbidity in the Russian Federation - Forms 1-VET and 1-VET A); accounts and records, information analytical data, and survey data. The investigation used descriptively assessing epidemiological, statistical studies. The epidemiological analysis of hydrophobia cases registered in the Russian Federation in 2006 to 2014 was carried out using the available medical records of 83 cases. Results. A total of 83 cases of hydrophobia were notified in 35 subjects of the Russian Federation in 2006 to 2014. Its morbidity was observed in all federal districts. In 2001-2014, the Central Federal District registered hydrophobia cases in 13 of the 18 subjects of the region. The risk areas were the Moscow Region [(n = 12 (21%)], the Tver Region [(n = 11 (19%)], and Moscow [(n = 6 (11%)]. Its cases in the South Federal District were notified in 4 of its 6 subjects. The largest number of cases (n = 8) were detected in the Astrakhan Region. Fourteen hydrophobia cases were registered in 10 of the 14 subjects of the Volga Federal District. Virtually all respondents (96%) are unaware of the fact that there are active natural foci of rabies in their habitat; 59% do not know that the disease is fatal to animals and 31% are unaware of that it is also fatal to humans. 39% of the respondents consider that there are no effective procedures for protecting animals from rabies and every five of the others are unaware of that this is vaccination. Conclusion. The current situation of rabies remains tense. The main reasons are related to the increase in epizootic tension mainly in the areas of Central Russia and the Volga Region on the one hand and to the population’s low awareness on the other.
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S. A Kartavaya
Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare
Email: s.kartavaya@mail.ru
Moscow
S. R Raichich
Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare
Email: anthraxcrie@gmail.com
Moscow
E. G Simonova
Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare; I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
Email: anthraxciie@gmail.com
Moscow
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