{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Lack of documentation in animal bite cases and its impact on rabies biologicals utilization.
{Author}: Batish R;Oberoi S;Verma V;Rai S;Singh AD;Kaur J;
{Journal}: J Family Med Prim Care
{Volume}: 13
{Issue}: 5
{Year}: 2024 May
暂无{DOI}: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1612_23
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Rabies has significant health and economic consequences for both humans and animals. Annually, India witnesses 17.4 million dog bites, yet only 3 million individuals receive post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). There is a shortage of anti-rabies vaccine in India as quoted in many news reports. In India, lack of documentation of previous vaccination against animal bites is there, hence resulting in the re-administration of the anti-rabies vaccine, leading to a significant biological loss (anti-rabies vaccine).<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted. Data was collected, and analyzed from June 2021 to June 2023 a period of 2 years.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Majority of the patients reported within the first 24 hours after being bitten while approximately one-third reported after 24 hours. Majority were Category 3 bites and unprovoked. Males, lower-middle class, and bites on lower extremities were common among 4291 patients attending the clinic. Out of 217 re-exposure cases, 185 did not have any documentation regarding their previous treatment of animal bites.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Among 4291 patients attending the clinic, majority were Category 3 bites on the lower extremities. 85.25% of re-exposure cases had to be administered a full course of treatment due to a lack of documentation leading to rabies as a biological wastage. This avoidable wastage can be a resource for treating more patients.