Fig. 2.

Study protocol indicating process (A) from recording of bite victim to completion of investigation and (B) outcomes of study. Bite incidents are recorded by health workers when patients report to anti-rabies clinics. Health Workers aimed to call patients 14 days after their first clinic presentation to ascertain any changes in the biting animal's behaviour or health condition (in practice calls were made at least within 30 days of the patient presentation). In the instance of the biting animal being sick, found dead, killed or untraceable, field investigations were conducted, followed by brain sample collection where relevant and available. Under the protocols operating in the Philippines at the time of the study, PEP was continued irrespective of field investigation or the status of the biting animal. ABTC = Animal Bite Treatment Centre, ABC = Animal Bite Clinic, RHU = Rural Health Unit, MAO = Municipal Agricultural Office, GARC = Global Alliance for Rabies Control office, OPV = Office of the Provincial Veterinarian, PHO = Provincial Health Office.