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Estimating the Global Burden of Endemic Canine Rabies

Creation Date: April 16, 2015, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Produced By: Hampson K, Coudeville L, Lembo T, Sambo M, Kieffer A, Attlan M, et al.

Rabies is prevalent and underreported in developing countries leading to insufficient prioritization of rabies prevention in public health agendas. This study compiles available data to estimate the health and economic implications of dog rabies globally.