Clinical aspects of human rabies in the state of Ceará, Brazil: an overview of 63 cases.
Naylê Francelino Holanda DuarteRoberto Da Justa Pires NetoVictoria Forte VianaLevi Ximenes FeijãoCarlos Henrique AlencarJorg HeukelbachPublished in: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (2021)
Most cases of human rabies in Ceará occurred due to the failure to seek medical assistance and/or the failure of the health system in initiating early post-exposure prophylaxis. There is a need for specific information and education campaigns focusing on the cycle of sylvatic rabies as well as prevention measures. Health professionals should undergo refresher training courses on the signs and symptoms of rabies and on the specific epidemiological features of the disease in Brazil.