Register for the first edition of the MOOC Rabies

The digital education office is pleased to invite you to sign up for the first edition of the Rabies MOOC, from Nov. 08, 2022, to Feb.14, 2023, led by Hervé Bourhy and Noël Tordo.

Rabies is a fatal encephalitis caused by a Lyssavirus primarily transmitted by the bite or scratch of infected animals. Despite efforts in recent years, an estimated 60,000 human deaths from rabies still occur each year worldwide, primarily in Asia and Africa. This is due to a lack of awareness, inaccessibility of post-exposure prophylaxis for exposed individuals, inadequate or non-existent canine rabies control programs, and lack of financial support from governments.  

The objective of this MOOC is to share the experiences and knowledge of international experts in animal and human public health on rabies. The course emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach and "One Health" intersectoral cooperation for effective rabies control and elimination. This course explains the pathophysiology, epidemiology, vaccines and elimination strategies of the rabies virus.

 At the end of this course, you will be able to:
•    Explain the transmission, symptoms and clinical management of rabies
•    Specify the importance of different animal reservoirs in the spread of the virus
•    Describe human and animal vaccination strategies to combat rabies virus
•    Identify the role of international organizations in rabies elimination
•    Discuss rabies control strategies in different regions of the world

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