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An Analysis of the Challenges and Possible Solutions for Dog Bite Injury Surveillance

Author(s) -

Felicia Trembath

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

online journal of public health informatics

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1947-2579

DOI - 10.5210/ojphi.v7i1.5760

Subject(s) - dog bite , medicine , injury surveillance , medical emergency , disease surveillance , poison control , injury prevention , disease , pathology , rabies

The challenges facing surveillance for dog bite injuries include the lack of a standardized reporting form, consistent information being collected, and utilization of the information that is collected. Potential solutions include a standardized reporting form, greater emphasis on reporting, and a repository for information. These solutions can be accomplished in part by including dog bite injuries in current or developing disease surveillance systems.

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