A non-autochthonous human rabies case in the historically rabies-free Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India

Abstract

Rabies, a fatal zoonotic viral disease claims numerous lives annually worldwide, particularly in Asia and Africa. Despite the high prevalence of rabies in India, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have historically maintained a rabies-free status. This report documents the first non-indigenous case of human rabies in these islands, emphasizing the imperative for heightened surveillance measures.

Keywords: Great Nicobar Islands; Human rabies; Rabies surveillance.