Strategic model of national rabies control in Korea.
- Author:
Yeotaek CHEONG
1
;
Bongjun KIM
;
Ki Joong LEE
;
Donghwa PARK
;
Sooyeon KIM
;
Hyeoncheol KIM
;
Eunyeon PARK
;
Hyeongchan LEE
;
Chaewun BAE
;
Changin OH
;
Seung Yong PARK
;
Chang Seon SONG
;
Sang Won LEE
;
In Soo CHOI
;
Joong Bok LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Rabies; Raccoon dogs; Oral vaccine; Prevention and Control
- MeSH: Acceleration; Korea*; Rabies*; Raccoon Dogs; Vaccines
- From:Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research 2014;3(1):78-90
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Rabies is an important zoonosis in the public and veterinary healthy arenas. This article provides information on the situation of current rabies outbreak, analyzes the current national rabies control system, reviews the weaknesses of the national rabies control strategy, and identifies an appropriate solution to manage the current situation. Current rabies outbreak was shown to be present from rural areas to urban regions. Moreover, the situation worldwide demonstrates that each nation struggles to prevent or control rabies. Proper application and execution of the rabies control program require the overcoming of existing weaknesses. Bait vaccines and other complex programs are suggested to prevent rabies transmission or infection. Acceleration of the rabies control strategy also requires supplementation of current policy and of public information. In addition, these prevention strategies should be executed over a mid- to long-term period to control rabies.
