1Pan African Medical Journal. 2014;18(Supp 1):12 | Olaniran Alabi et al. Profile of dog bite victims in Jos Plateau State, Nigeria: a review of dog bite records (2006-2008)

Introduction: Dogs are the major reservoir of rabies virus in Nigeria; transmission to humans is via a bite by rabid dog. Between 2006 and 2008 National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) rabies laboratory reported increased numbers of rabies in dogs and human dog bites. The objective of the study was to use veterinary and health records to develop a profile of bite victims and recommend appropriate public health actions. Methods: We used the dog brain specimen result register of Rabies Laboratory of NVRI, from “January, 2006 ” to “December, 2008 ” and traced dog bite cases. Structured questionnaires were administered to persons who reported dog bite incident and could be traced. We reviewed record