The bite of rabies: prevention and control strategies for rabies zoonosis

Article Abstract:

Rabies is a preventable, treatable disease. The number of rabies cases contracted through wild animals has increased from 1990-1993. Once symptoms develop, the infected person dies, and rabies kills from 40,000 to 100,000 persons each year, worldwide. Approximately 18,000 persons are vaccinated in the US each year to prevent rabies after exposure, costing $45 mil. Health care providers must decide to vaccinate on the basis of animal species, location of the incident, and wound location.

Social aspects, Care and treatment, Rabies, Vaccination, Wildlife diseases

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From a position of strength

Article Abstract:

The professional role of assistants is constantly evolving. Controversial health issues have become open to debate, which would not have been possible years ago. Although not all response to such rapid growth has been positive, readers are encouraged to proceed from a position of strength. Tackling controversy will eventually contribute to better patient advocacy.

Editorial, Standards, Personal narratives, Medical publishing, Editorials

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