WHO Expert Committee on Rabies [meeting held in Geneva from 20 to 27 September 1983] : seventh report.
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TextSeries: World Health Organization technical report series ; no. 709Publication details: Geneva : World Health Organization, 1984. Description: 104 pISBN: 9241207094Title translated: Comité OMS d' experts de la rage [réuni `a Genève du 20 au 27 septembre 1983] : septième rapport; Comité de Expertos de la OMS sobre Rabia [se reunió en Ginebra del 20 al 27 de septiembre de 1983]: séptimo informeSubject(s): RabiesNLM classification: WC 550Online resources: Click here to access online | Click here to access online Abstract: An expert review of world knowledge on rabies, in human and animal populations, and the methods available for its control. Sections review recent advances in laboratory diagnosis, human and animal vaccines, testing, prevention, treatment, and national programmes for control, particularly concerning the problem of rabies in dogs and other domestic pets. Highlights include the application of monoclonal antibody studies of the virus, the use of cell culture technology to create better vaccines, and the successful introduction of oral vaccines for the immunization of foxes and other wildlife. The involvement of vampires and other bats in epidemics is also reviewed. The book concludes with a detailed guide to post-exposure treatment in man, strongly recommending the combined administration of antirabies serum and vaccine, together with local treatment of the wound, as the best possible prophylaxis of rabies in an exposed person. Dose schedules for several types of vaccine and antisera are given, together with advice on the intensive-care treatment of clinical rabies in man and the precautions needed to protect hospital personnel.
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Russian version of nos. 702-727 bound together (barcode no. 00073791).
An expert review of world knowledge on rabies, in human and animal populations, and the methods available for its control. Sections review recent advances in laboratory diagnosis, human and animal vaccines, testing, prevention, treatment, and national programmes for control, particularly concerning the problem of rabies in dogs and other domestic pets. Highlights include the application of monoclonal antibody studies of the virus, the use of cell culture technology to create better vaccines, and the successful introduction of oral vaccines for the immunization of foxes and other wildlife. The involvement of vampires and other bats in epidemics is also reviewed. The book concludes with a detailed guide to post-exposure treatment in man, strongly recommending the combined administration of antirabies serum and vaccine, together with local treatment of the wound, as the best possible prophylaxis of rabies in an exposed person. Dose schedules for several types of vaccine and antisera are given, together with advice on the intensive-care treatment of clinical rabies in man and the precautions needed to protect hospital personnel.
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