RABIES IN A TWO -AND -A-HALF MONTH

Authors

  • Edem Effiong Asukwo Offiong Akwa Ibom State University
  • I. E. Ebenso
  • M. Ekpo Habib
  • J. S. Ottoh
  • A. J. Obioku
  • N. B. Idiong

Keywords:

disease, Rabies, CASE REPORT

Abstract

Rabies has no cure but can be prevented through vaccination. It is a disease of zoonotic importance. It is believed that maternal immunity protects dogs up to and about 3 months of age thereafter they have to be given vaccination that will protect them against the disease.

An unvaccinated bitch with anti rabies vaccination will not confer on her puppies any immunity against rabies virus infection.

Author Biography

Edem Effiong Asukwo Offiong, Akwa Ibom State University

Animal Science, Head of Department

References

Dzikwi, A. A. Umoh, J. U., kwaga, J. K. P., Ahmad, A. A (2011). Rabies Vaccination and Immune status of Owned dogs in Zaria, Nigeria.

Frase, C. M. and Mays, A. (1986). The Merck Veterinary Manual- a handbook of diagnosis, therapy and disease prevention and Control for the Veterinarian. Sixth Edition. Merck & Co., Inc. Rathway, N. Y. USA.

WHO (2005). WHO Expert Consultation of Rabies. WHO Technical Report Series 931.

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Published

2013-09-29

How to Cite

Offiong, E. E. A., Ebenso, I. E., Habib, M. E., Ottoh, J. S., Obioku, A. J., & Idiong, N. B. (2013). RABIES IN A TWO -AND -A-HALF MONTH. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 7(1), 1–3. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/1104

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2013)

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