Roles of wildlife in epidemiology of rabies: A mini-review

Authors

  • Julius Olaniyi Aiyedun
  • Oladapo Oyedeji Oludairo
  • Isaac Dayo Olorunshola

Keywords:

Awareness, Control, Epidemiology, Rabies, Wildlife

Abstract

The roles of wildlife in rabies transmission are still underestimated in many parts of the world. In the developed countries, epidemiology of rabies considering wildlife has been well documented. However, in the least developed and developing countries, emphasis has not given on this issue. Human population is increasing all over the world, and new localities are continuously developing. As a result, wildlife territory is decreasing, and the animals are coming in close contact with humans. Besides, many people are keeping wildlife as the sources of their pleasures. Due to the increased interaction among wildlife, domestic animals and human there is need to intensify efforts on mass education and building of awareness on the risks of rabies spreading by the wildlife, and to institute effective preventive measures to control over the disease. In this mini-review, roles of wildlife in epidemiology of rabies has been discussed considering the dynamics of wildlife in relation with associated intrinsic and extrinsic factors.

http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2017.d198

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Author Biographies

Julius Olaniyi Aiyedun

Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

Oladapo Oyedeji Oludairo

Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

Isaac Dayo Olorunshola

Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

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Published

2017-07-24

How to Cite

Aiyedun, J. O., Oludairo, O. O., & Olorunshola, I. D. (2017). Roles of wildlife in epidemiology of rabies: A mini-review. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 4(2), 117–124. Retrieved from https://banglajol.info/index.php/JAVAR/article/view/33079

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Mini Review

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