Analysis of Rabies Epidemiological Characteristics and Failed Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Cases — Hunan Province, China, 2019–2024

China CDC Weekly 2026 Open access

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Authors: Chen Shengbao, Yang Hao, Deng Zhihong, Zhan Zhifei, Dai Zhihui, He Fangling, Wang Juan, Rongjiao Liu, Yang Ziqi, Luo Kaiwei
DOI: 10.46234/ccdcw2026.010
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Abstract

Introduction This study analyzed the epidemiological characteristics of rabies and the causes of post-exposure management failure in Hunan Province from 2019 to 2024, providing evidence for rabies prevention and control strategies in China. Methods Data on reported human rabies cases, exposures, and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) were analyzed using descriptive epidemiological methods. Results 240 rabies cases were reported in Hunan Province (2019–2024) with an average annual incidence rate of 0.0592 per 100,000 people. A significant decreasing trend was observed (χ2trend=32.72, P

Fields of Study & Subjects

Rabies epidemiology and control Zoonotic diseases and public health Data-Driven Disease Surveillance

Publication details

Journal / source
China CDC Weekly
Publisher
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Volume
8
Issue
3
Pages
58–63
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN