Burden of Animal Bites in Urban Field Practice Area of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi: A Secondary Data Analysis

Dr. Pushpa; Dr. Manisha Kujur; Dr. Kumari Asha Kiran; Dr. Vivek Kashyap

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

Burden of Animal Bites in Urban Field Practice Area of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi: A Secondary Data Analysis

Dr. Pushpa, Dr. Manisha Kujur, Dr. Kumari Asha Kiran, Dr. Vivek Kashyap

Abstract :

Background: Rabies, is transmitted to humans from bites by infected animals, preventable through prompt administration of post–exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Aim of the study is to estimate the burden of rabies in urban field practice area of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi. Methods: A cross–sectional study was conducted by collecting secondary data from July 2018 – January 2019 from the records of Urban Health Training Centre of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi. Results: Among 394 patients recorded taking ARV, 70.8% were males and 29% females. 20% among them took all five doses of ARV,37% took 4 doses,61% took 3 doses,77% took two doses, and 18% took only one dose. Among them 23% were children, 16% were adolescents,57% were among age–group 20–60 years and 3.8% were more than 60 years old. Conclusion: The main reason for incomplete immunization was non–availability of ARV.