Table 2.
Distribution of study subjects according to the details of exposure
| Characteristics | Rabipur group (n = 45) | Verorab group (n = 44) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biting animal | Dog | 43 (95.6) | 39 (88.6) |
| Cat | 02 (4.4) | 04 (9.1) | |
| Monkey | - | 01 (2.3) | |
| Type of biting animal | Stray | 29 (64.4) | 22 (50.0) |
| Vaccination Status of biting animal | Not known | 30 (66.6) | 23 (52.3) |
| Classification of biting animal | Suspect rabid | 45 (100) | 44 (100) |
| Fate of biting animal | Available | 28 (62.2) | 31 (70.5) |
| Category of exposure | III | 39 (86.7) | 37 (84.1) |
| Site of bite | Lower limb | 31 (68.9) | 26 (59.1) |
Note: Figures in parentheses indicate percentages.