China is second only to India worldwide in the number of people killed by rabies every year, the government has reported, making the disease one of the nation's biggest public health threats.
"China is one of the countries most severely affected by rabies, and in recent years the number of annual reported deaths from rabies has averaged around 2,400," the health ministry said in a statement on its website.
Rabies - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Rabies is a preventable viral disease affecting the central nervous system.
Rabies is a preventable viral disease affecting the central nervous system.
The statement, issued to coincide with World Rabies Day on Monday, said rabies was among the top three infectious diseases in China.
According to the official Global Times newspaper, the other two serious diseases with high fatality rates are AIDS and tuberculosis.
Animal bites / Dog bites - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide
A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Animal bites/Dog bites.
A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Animal bites/Dog bites.
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Soon, A Single Shot Could Be Enough To Protect Against Rabies
Researchers say that a single shot of vaccine might soon be efficient enough to provide protection against rabies.
Researchers say that a single shot of vaccine might soon be efficient enough to provide protection against rabies.
India To Be Rabies Free Country In Next Ten Years
Minister of State for Environment and Forest, Jairam Ramesh said here today that India would be a rabies free country within next ten years.
Minister of State for Environment and Forest, Jairam Ramesh said here today that India would be a rabies free country within next ten years.
