Research advances in genotyping and distribution of rabies virus in China

VernacularTitle:中国狂犬病病毒基因分型及分布研究进展
Author: Juan WANG ¹ ; Yun FENG
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1. 云南省地方病防治所　云南省自然疫源性疾病防控技术重点实验室，大理　671000
Keywords: Rabies; Rabies virus; Lyssavirus; Molecular epidemiology
From: Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2024;38(4):474-480
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Lyssavirus is widespread across the globe and diverse. As one of them, the rabies virus infection has an extremely high fatality rate and poses the most serious threat. In recent years, China has made remarkable progress in improving rabies prevention and control, resulting in impressive achievements. However, due to the vast size, large population, and high population density of the country, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed. To develop effective preventive and control measures, it is crucial to advance research on rabies in China in order to comprehend the disease′s molecular epidemiological traits. For this work, we conducted a comprehensive review of the most recent taxonomic studies on Lyssavirus at both global and national levels, and discusses the group types, transmission hosts, and prevalence of rabies virus among dogs and wildlife in China.