RABIES AMONG WILD AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN LITHUANIA IN 1993-2002: EPIZOOTIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS AND VACCINATION

Abstract The prevalence of rabies in the animal population of Lithuania during the period of 1993-2002 was investigated. The immunofluorescence method and the mouse inoculation test were used to diagnose the disease. The diagnosis was confirmed by standardized methods recommended by the OIE. During these years 3 667 domestic and 4 312 wild animals were examined. Rabies was diagnosed in 35.73% of domestic and in 64.27% of wild animals. The disease was found to be spread in all regions of Lithuania. The largest centers of rabies infection were determined to be in the districts of Lazdijai, Panevėžys, Utena, and Klaipėda. The highest number of rabies cases (242) was recorded in the Lazdijai district. During the period of 1995-2000 the program of oral vaccination of wild foxes was performed. Approximately 919 000 vaccine baits were disseminated. The tetracycline marker was used to check the bait up-take

RABIES AMONG WILD AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN LITHUANIA IN 1993-2002: EPIZOOTIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS AND VACCINATION

Abstract The prevalence of rabies in the animal population of Lithuania during the period of 1993-2002 was investigated. The immunofluorescence method and the mouse inoculation test were used to diagnose the disease. The diagnosis was confirmed by standardized methods recommended by the OIE. During these years 3 667 domestic and 4 312 wild animals were examined. Rabies was diagnosed in 35.73% of domestic and in 64.27% of wild animals. The disease was found to be spread in all regions of Lithuania. The largest centers of rabies infection were determined to be in the districts of Lazdijai, Panevėžys, Utena, and Klaipėda. The highest number of rabies cases (242) was recorded in the Lazdijai district. During the period of 1995-2000 the program of oral vaccination of wild foxes was performed. Approximately 919 000 vaccine baits were disseminated. The tetracycline marker was used to check the bait up-take

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