Dr. M. N. BrahmbhattJeetendrakumar H. Chaudhary2023-03-292023-03-292021https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810195898Rabies is one of the ancient recognized lethal encephalitis caused by the rabies lyssavirus affecting almost all kinds of mammals, all over the world. The organism is a neurotropic, enveloped, single stranded, negative sense RNA virus belonging to the family Rhabdoviridae and genus Lyssavirus under the order Mononegavirales. In India, majority of human rabies deaths are due to dog bites and therefore pre-exposure immunization of dogs is of utmost importance to prevent the spread of rabies to other animals. Correct and prompt diagnosis of rabies is also important for the postexposure prophylaxis/measures in human and animals. Study of rabies dynamics in the field is required to understand the genetic variations currently in circulation and their evolutionary adaptation and modifications thereby to help devise effective control measures.EnglishThesis