EVALUATION OF IMMUNOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO RABIES VACCINATION IN PET DOGS AND KAP ASSESSMENT OF THEIR OWNERS
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2017
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Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu
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Study assessed prevalence of anti rabies antibodies in vaccinated dog sera (180) in and around Jammu by ELISA and carried Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) of dog owners (rural/urban). Qualitatively assayed sero-prevalence was 56.43 percent in different age groups. Predominant sero-prevalence was recorded in category III (yearly booster vaccination). Quantitatively assayed 43 positive samples revealed predominant sero -prevalence (61.55%) in category III dogs. Overall sero-prevalence being 49.44 and 55.81 percent qualitatively and quantitatively respectively. Protective titre ≥0.5IU/µl was recorded in 34/43 (79.06%) sera samples. Annual boosters offered better protection so recommended for field vaccination practices. KAP analysis using pre-tested and structured questionnaires on 200 respondents interviewed comprised urban 130 (65%) and rural 70 (35%) respondents. Respondents 157(76%) were males and 48(24%) females with maximum from age group of 18-29 years (55%). Respondents with 77.8 and 77 percent had heard about rabies and its fatal consequences respectively. Significant results observed in knowledge and attitude vis-a-vis dog ownership. Urban population (98.9 %) believed rabies to be fatal, transmitted by dogs or other species (98.9%). Besides, 94 percent believed that owned dog must receive antirabies vaccine, 89-94 percent believed reporting to hospital or higher authority about dog bite and outbreak of rabies in community whereas, 78 percent believed to kill rabies suspected stray dog. Dog owners followed good practices compared to non-dog owners. KAP w.r.t prevention and treatment of rabies were inadequate amongst rural population necessitating community based health education and rabies awareness in these areas.
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