Journal of Pediatric Infection, cilt.14, sa.1, ss.15-20, 2020 (ESCI)
Objective: Rabies is a zoonotic disease that infects mammals and can be fatal. Many people in the world are bitten by rabies suspected animals. However, it is possible to prevent the disease by vaccination of animals and pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis measures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and demographic characteristics of pediatric patients admitted to our hospital for rabies suspected contact.