From bite to fatal disease: The rabies threat
Rabies remains a fatal, vaccine-preventable viral disease that causes approximately 59,000 deaths annually, primarily in Africa and Asia. The report emphasizes that 99% of human cases are transmitted by dogs and highlights the importance of immediate wound care and vaccination.
Why it matters
Public awareness of rabies prevention is critical for reducing mortality rates, especially among children who account for 40% of deaths.
From bite to fatal disease: The rabies threat/HILLARY BETT
Rabies is a vaccine-preventable viral disease that affects the central nervous system and is almost always fatal once clinical symptoms appear.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that rabies causes about 59,000 human deaths each year in more than 150 countries, with about 95% of deaths occurring in Africa and Asia. Children account for approximately 40% of human rabies deaths.
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