ABSTRACT

Animal attacks on humans continue to be a major medical and social issue, resulting in millions of deaths and injuries worldwide. The objective of the current retrospective study was to report the epidemiology, clinical and non-clinical manifestations, complications associated with dog bites, and anti-rabies serum from tertiary care hospitals in the East Maharashtra Region in a scientific manner. In the last 12 months, 300 dog bite victims were reported to tertiary care hospitals. Before beginning the study, patient consent and approval were obtained from the relevant ethical committee. The data on epidemiological, clinical, and non-clinical parameters were collected as per the case report form. The result was expressed in the percentage and number of patients for each considered parameter. According to findings 51% (153N) of men and 49% of women were victims of dog bites. The majority of patients were from urban regions 63% (189N) compare to the rural area. 68% (204N) of patients had bites on their lower extremities. The majority of bites occur in and around the home and roadside in urban areas, accounting for around 44% (132N) and 42% (126) respectively. The majorityof dog bite victims had category III wounds compared to category II wounds. The major sign and symptoms observed were pain, bleeding, and swelling at the site of the bite. Amongst 300 dog bites, bleeding was observed in 76% (228N) of patients and non-bleeding in 24% (72N). The majority of bites were from stray dogs (54%) as compared to unprovoked pet dogs (46%). Keywords: Dog Bite, Retrospective study, Anti Rabies Vaccine, Epidemiology, Lyssavirus
Publication date: 01/11/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.11.7542