Topic:
Epidemiology & Surveillance
Format:
Online Course
Time:
20 minutes
Level:
Introductory
University:
University of North Carolina
PERLC:
University of North Carolina PERLC
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Description:
This presentation, offered by the Gillings School of Global Public Health, will provide an overview of the epidemiology and control of rabies.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the natural history of rabies
- Describe the epidemiology regarding current rabies statistics
- Discuss guidelines involved in the diagnosis of rabies, types of exposure to the virus and treatment of the disease
- Identify pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis regimens
- Discuss efforts currently being made to control the disease in the United States