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Emergence of fox rabies in north-eastern Italy

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Italy has been classified as rabies-free since 1997. In October 2008, two foxes have been diagnosed with rabies in the Province of Udine, north-east Italy. One case of human exposure caused by a bite from one of the foxes has occurred and was properly treated.

Source: Eurosurveillance

DOI: 10.2807/ese.13.45.19033-en

Authors: P De Benedictis, T Gallo, A Iob, R Coassin, G Squecco, G Ferri, F D'Ancona, S Marangon, I Capua, F Mutinelli

Institutions: Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia, Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, Istituto Superiore di Sanità

Language: English

Topic: Rabies epidemiology and control

Subfield: Virology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2474866823

FWCI: 1.659

Cites: 5

Cited by: 45

Related to: 10