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ArticleAfrican journal of infectious diseases2018

RABIES IN A SET OF EIGHT-WEEK OLD PUPPIES IN NIGERIA: THE NEED FOR REVIEW OF CURRENT DOG ANTIRABIES VACCINATION SCHEDULE.

Nanven Abraham Maurice, Pam Dachung Luka, Magdalene Nanven Maurice, Emmanuel Ochefije Ngbede, Ponfa Nden Zhakom, Philip Paul Mshelbwala, Ishaya Sini Tekki, Utibe-Abasi Hilary Udoh, Udoh Akpan Inyang, Nsika Joseph Ekanem and 4 more

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Article in African journal of infectious diseases, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Rabies can be a disease of puppyhood.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Nanven Abraham MauriceDepartment of Diagnostic and Extension, National Veterinary Research Institute, Uyo Laboratory, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Pam Dachung LukaBiotechnology Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom. Plateau State, Nigeria.
Magdalene Nanven MauriceDepartment of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Ochefije NgbedeDepartment of Pathology and Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State. Nigeria.
Ponfa Nden ZhakomRabies Laboratory, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom., Plateau State, Nigeria.
Philip Paul MshelbwalaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Ishaya Sini TekkiDepartment of Pathology and Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State. Nigeria.
Utibe-Abasi Hilary UdohDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Udoh Akpan InyangDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Nsika Joseph EkanemDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Okon John IfutDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Philip A OkewoleDepartment of Diagnostic and Extension, National Veterinary Research Institute, Uyo Laboratory, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
David ShamakiDepartment of Diagnostic and Extension, National Veterinary Research Institute, Uyo Laboratory, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Lami Hanatu LombinFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Plateau State Nigeria.
University of Uyo · NGNational Veterinary Research Institute · NGAhmadu Bello University · NGUniversity of Abuja · NGUniversity of Agriculture · NG

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRabies is endemic in Nigeria with clinical cases reported mainly in dogs and occasionally in livestock from all the geo-ecological zones of the country. Detection of rabies virus antigen in puppies at the age of five to ten weeks and in apparently healthy dogs shedding the virus in their saliva have been reported in some parts of Nigeria. MATERIAL AND

methodThis report describes a clinical rabies in a set of eight weeks old puppies confirmed by antigen detection using the direct fluorescent antibody test (DFAT), the direct rapid immunohistochemical test (DRIT), and RT-PCR.

resultsit was positive for all test used including the RT-PCR which amplified at 750 bp from the gel electrophoresis.

conclusionOccurrence of rabies in puppies of this age, within which they are acquired and owned by other unsuspecting members of the public, is of grave public health consequences. People that love puppies, especially children, who are fond of carrying and playing with them, are also faced with the risk of exposure to rabies. Consequently, review of the existing dog antirabies vaccination schedule at twelve weeks of age in Nigeria, is recommended to ensure effective immunization of this age group of dogs and for the overall safety of the vulnerable members of the public.

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DFATDRITNigeriaPuppiesRabiesRT-PCRVaccination schedule

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PMID30109290
PMCPMC6085740
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