Table 4.
Knowledge about rabies transmission, prevention and evolution of the disease in humans and dogs in the dog-bite victims.
| Questions related to knowledge about rabies | Yes | No | Don't know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabies can be transmitted from dogs to humans | 467 (53%) | 418 (47%) | |
| Rabies in dogs can be prevented | 117 (13%) | 90 (10%) | 678 (77%) |
| Rabies in dogs can be cure after they become sick | 17 (2%) | 238 (27%) | 630 (71%) |
| Rabies in humans can be prevented before dog bite | 179 (20%) | 89 (10%) | 617 (70%) |
| Rabies in humans can be prevented after dog bite | 569 (64%) | 65 (7%) | 251 (28%) |
| Rabies in humans can be cured after they get sick | 72 (8%) | 231 (26%) | 575 (66%) |