A Qualitative Risk Assessment of Rabies Reintroduction Into the Rabies Low-Risk Zone of Bhutan

• Published in: Frontiers in veterinary science Vol. 7; p. 366
• Main Authors: Rinchen, Sangay, Tenzin, Tenzin, Hall, David, Cork, Susan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 14.07.2020
• Subjects: Bhutan; incursion; qualitative risk assessment; rabies reintroduction; risk zone; Veterinary Science

In Bhutan, dog-mediated rabies has been successfully eliminated from most regions of the country but remains endemic in the Southern region and sporadic incursions are also reported in the East. Elimination of rabies from the southern part of Bhutan is challenged by the porous border with the neighb...