How to prevent rabies in South Africa

This updated draft guideline was published by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and the National Department of Health (NDOH) in September 2021

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to update clinicians with regards to rabies in animals and humans in South Africa.

Editor's comments:
Recent rabies outbreaks in Magaliesberg and Khayelitsha make it pertinent for clinicians across South Africa to familiarise themselves with the latest guidelines pertaining to rabies prevention in the country.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and prevention of rabies in animals in South Africa

2. The epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and prevention of rabies in humans in South Africa
3. Pre- and post-exposure interventions to prevent rabies in South Africa.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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