Spatio-temporal analysis of rabies in animals in Ukraine over 2019–2023
Journal: Regulatory Mechanisms in Biosystems
Year: 2024

Rabies is an extremely dangerous zoonotic disease caused by a neurotropic virus of the genus Lyssavirus. All mammals, including carnivores and omnivores, are susceptible to this disease. Foxes, dogs, cats, and other wild and domestic animals require special attention with regard to rabies. The aim of this study is a comprehensive spatial and temporal analysis of rabies cases among animals in Ukraine from 2019 to 2023, with a focus on identifying high-risk areas and trends over time. A retrospect