An Outbreak of Rabies in Man in British Guiana
- 1 March 1965
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Vol. 14 (2) , 295-296
- https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.1965.14.295
Abstract
Summary The second outbreak of rabies in man occurred in British Guiana in 1960–1961 on the Aruka River, a tributary of the Barima River. Eight persons were involved and all died. The duration of the disease was from 4 to 14 days. Roosts of vampire bats were not found in the district.Keywords
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- Rabies Transmitted by Bats in British GuianaThe American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 1955