TABLE 4.
Summary of human and animal exposures to imported rabid dogs—United States, 2015–2022.
| Case year | Number of persons receivinxg rabies post-exposure prophylaxis | Number of animals requiring revaccination and quarantine (45 days–6 months)a | Method of transportation |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2015 | 18 | 8 | Cargo |
| 2017 | 4 (+ unknown number in Egypt) | 8 | Checked baggage |
| 2019 | 44 | 37 | Land-border |
| 2021 | 18 | 33 | Cargo |
| Total (Average) | 84 (21 persons per rabid dog importation) | 86 (21.5 animals per rabid dog importation) | |
a
Quarantine timeframes varied based on local jurisdictional laws.