Epidemiological Assessment of Animal Bite Injury and Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Kisumu County, Kenya

Abstract

Animal bite injury of humans provide an important source of epidemiological information which is crucial in enhancing rabies surveillance in humans and animals. Rabies post exposure prophylaxis consumes substantial resources, time and exerts a lot of financial burden on the victims. The overall aim of this study was to conduct a rapid epidemiological appraisal of animal bite injury and rabies post exposure prophylaxis in Kisumu County, Kenya in order to inform the ongoing rabies prevention and control strategies in the County.