Table 3.
Backpackers' knowledge about rabies
| Questions | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. You may get rabies if you | ||
| are bitten by an infected animal | 95.7* | 4.3 |
| are licked by an infected animal on broken skin | 59.0* | 41.0 |
| have contact with animal saliva on normal skin | 11.5 | 87.9* |
| consume contaminated food/drinks | 10.9 | 88.5* |
| 2. Animal that could carries rabies | ||
| Dog | 98.5* | 1.5 |
| Cat | 63.1* | 36.8 |
| Snake | 5.9 | 94.1* |
| Chicken | 9.8 | 90.2* |
| Bat | 52.8* | 47.2 |
| Monkey | 78.3* | 21.7 |
| 3. If you have already had a complete course (3 shots) of rabies vaccine before travel, and you are bitten by a dog, there is no need to have a booster. | 18.8 | 81.2* |
| 4. The bite of a healthy-looking dog/cat poses no risk of rabies | 39.9 | 60.1* |
*
Correct answer.