Numerous knowledge gaps put travellers at risk of rabies

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Numerous knowledge gaps put travellers at risk of rabies

By Nicky Burwood and Joan Ingram
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Many people are unaware that cats, bats and monkeys can transmit rabies [Image: Miha Rekar on Unsplash]

Members of the New Zealand Society of Travel Medicine Nicky Burwood and Joan Ingram examine travellers’ knowledge and risk perception of rabies, as well as different schedules of pre-exposure prophylaxis. The importance of pre-travel rabies education is highlighted

Key points, Rabies knowledge gaps are common among travellers, which could result in increased risk of rabies exposure and inappropriate management. Pre-t, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References

1. Overduin LA, Koopman JPR, Prins C, et al. Rabies knowledge gaps and risk behaviour in Dutch travellers: An observational cohort study. Travel Med Infect Dis 2024;60:102739.

2. Overduin LA, Koopman JPR, Prins C, et al. Boostability after single-visit pre-exposure prophylaxis with rabies vaccine: a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial. Lancet Infect Dis 2024;24(2):206–16.