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Distribution of animal bite cases attending anti-rabies clinic of a tertiary health care center in central India

Distribution of animal bite cases attending anti-rabies clinic of a tertiary health care center in central India

A study conducted at an anti-rabies clinic in Nagpur, Maharashtra, from January to April 2025, analyzed animal bite cases. It found that 32.9% of the bites were in individuals aged 16-30 years, with 67.6% of the cases involving males. Stray dogs were the primary source of bites, accounting for 84.49% of incidents, and 87.34% of the bites were classified as category III wounds.

Source: International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20262264