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Rabies outbreak investigation in pigs and humans in
Wakiso district, Uganda 2012.
David Mugabi, F.kalungi, Kazoora, T. Odoch.
BACKGROUND
A suspected rabies outbreak in pigs and increased dog bites among humans was
reported in Nabweru sub-county, Wakiso district.
Two pig farms had been affected and the surrounding community.
OBJECTIVES
Investigate the outbreak and institute
public health control measures in place.
RESULTS.
In humans, among 68 animal bite cases,
males affected were 36(52.9%),40(58.8%)
were aged 5-12 years and 28 (41.2%) aged
20-30 years. FGDs revealed that most dog
bites were mainly from Stray dogs. 3(30%)
brain samples were positive with negri bodies
in brain cytoplasm.
Interviews revealed that there was no rabies
dog vaccination at all in this area.
The 10 pigs bitten were not housed.
METHODS
Health centre III records were reviewed. A total of 68
cases were listed as rabies.
Visits to 2 farms with dog bite cases in pigs , 3 Key
informant interviews with veterinary, health staff,
community leader
and 3 focus group
discussions(FGDs) with community members were
done.
A total of 10 brain samples from affected pigs were
analyzed using fluorescent antibody technique.
An Epi Curve for dog bites in Humans.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
Investigation confirmed the outbreak and attributed it
to lack of dog vaccination and control of stray dogs.
Rabies vaccination in dogs be done by the veterinary
personnel in Wakiso district.
Pigs pens be constructed to control their movements.
Affected humans should get post exposure vaccination
Trainee sensitizing pupils in a primary school.
from health facilities as soon as possible.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION TAKEN
Mass dog vaccination was done in the community
by the veterinary personnel.
Sensitization meetings were done in the community.
Acknowledgements: AFENET, USAID RESPOND, MAKERERE UNIVERSITY.
Veterinary personnel vaccinating dogs in the
community.
Contact: David Mugabi +256 772 659 308