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Rabies in Iraq: trends in human cases 2001-2010 and characterisation of animal rabies strains from Baghdad.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jan 2013
Horton Daniel L, Ismail Mashair Z, Siryan Eman S, Wali Abdul Raheem A, Ab-dulla Husam E, Wise Emma, Voller Katja, Harkess Graeme, Marston Denise A, McElhinney Lorraine M, Abbas Salah F, Fooks Anthony R
Abstract excerpt
Control of rabies requires a consistent supply of dependable resources, constructive cooperation between veterinary and public health authorities, and systematic surveillance. These are challenging in any circumstances, but particularly during conflict. Here we describe available human rabies surveillance data from Iraq, results of renewed sampling for rabies in animals, and the first genetic characterisation of...
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