With large numbers of imported dogs from
rabies endemic areas entering the US pet trade, weak federal import laws, and state and local laws that specifically exempt the traffickers from regulation because they are supposed to be operating as humane shelters, the public Is vulnerable to this irresponsible activity.
The American Association of Feline Practitioners recommends rabies vaccination for all cats living in
rabies endemic areas.
Not exact matches
Surveillance in these
endemic regions is crucial to controlling the disease and reducing the risk of re-introduction into
rabies - free
areas.
An important and probably best known example of a zoonotic viral disease from companion animals is
rabies, which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any patient presented with encephalitis in
endemic areas.
Coinfections with both viruses should be considered, particularly in distemper
endemic areas that are at risk of
rabies incursion.
Vaccination is preferable, and probably essential in
areas where
rabies is
endemic in the wild animal population.