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Rabies
Research from H. Takahashiomoe and co-researchers in the area of rabies published
October 22nd, 2008
"Japan is one of the few rabies-free countries. Although 3 imported cases of human rabies were seen in 1970 and 2006, no other cases have been reported for approximate to 50 years," scientists in Tokyo, Japan report. "The elimination of rabies in Japan is attributed to not only its geographic isolation but also to effective prevention and control measures, such as registration and vaccination of domestic dogs, required quarantine of susceptible imported animals, and national plans of action based on scientific research. Countermeasures against rabies have been upgraded; an improved management system for domestic dogs under the amended Enforcement Regulations of the...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-10-22)
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