Reemergence of Human Rabies in an Endemic Peruvian Amazon Region
- César Sánchez-Álvarez,
- Alfredo Chiappe-Gonzalez(corresponding author),
- Cristhian Resurrección Delgado,
- Joshua Paz-Majluf,
- Rotciv Arteaga-Vega,
- Manuel López-Fuentes
- Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo,
- Museo de Historia Natural, Universidad Ricardo Palma,
Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
Peer-review
Open access
Publication Information
Output type
Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
Peer-reviewOriginal language
EnglishPages from-to (Number of pages)
Pages 584-587 (4 pages)Journal (Volume, Issue Number)
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (Volume 113, Issue 3)Publication milestones
- Published - 09/2025
Publication status
Published - 09/2025
ISSN
0002-9637Publication IDs
- Scopus: 105015052614
- PubMed: 40555194
Abstract
We report the case of two girls from a rural community in the Peruvian Amazon who were exposed to the rabies virus, with fatal outcomes in both cases. The reemergence of rabies in this endemic area after more than 11 years of successful control through massive immunization policies is highlighted in this report. In these cases, exposure occurred through contact with a domestic cat, although bat bites remain the most common source of rabies transmission in the region. Adopting a One Health approach and reinforcing periodic mass immunization campaigns are essential to prevent further outbreaks in endemic rabies zones.
Access to documents
Publication metrics
Metrics
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3 Good Health and Well