Elimination of terrestrial rabies in Western European countries.

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Since the late 1930s, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) has been the main vector of rabies in Europe. Practically, decimation of fox population did not prevent the spread of the disease. The only efficient method to control wildlife rabies consisted in using oral vaccination by depositing vaccine baits containing a capsule or a plastic sachet filled with an attenuated anti-rabies liquid vaccine throughout fox habitats....

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