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Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir

Cilt: 4 Sayı: 1 30 Nisan 2026
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Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir

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Aim: This study aimed to analyze the demographic and clinical characteristics, exposure types, and post- exposure prophylaxis (PEP) management of patients presenting to the emergency department in Kırşehir due to rabies-risk contact. It also sought to identify factors influencing vaccination completion and to provide data that may guide public health interventions and policy planning. Method: This retrospective, descriptive study was conducted at Kırşehir Training and Research Hospital Emergency Department and included all patients who presented with suspected rabies exposure between March 1, 2022, and March 1, 2023. Patients with incomplete records or those who only received follow-up vaccine doses initiated elsewhere were excluded. Data was collected from hospital information systems and PEP registration logs. Statistical analyses were performed using chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests, with p < 0.05 considered significant. Results: A total of 488 patients were included in the study. Male patients accounted for 55.5% of the cases. The majority of exposures were caused by cats (66.8%) and dogs (32.2%), with stray and unvaccinated animals responsible for most incidents (87.1%). The most frequently affected body parts were the right and left hands. Four vaccine doses were administered to 98.2% of patients, and immunoglobulin was given to 31.4%. Observation was performed in 12.7% of patients. A significant relationship was found between gender and type of attack, as well as between gender and animal species (p < 0.001). Conclusion: This study highlights that rabies-risk exposures in Kırşehir are predominantly associated with stray, unvaccinated cats, and that the right hand is the most injured region. Although PEP adherence was high, the lack of observation and limited infectious disease consultations highlight areas requiring improvement. Enhancing interdepartmental coordination, strengthening stray animal vaccination programs, and improving community education are essential for optimizing rabies prevention and control strategies in Turkey.

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Bu çalışmanın, özgün bir çalışma olduğunu; çalışmanın hazırlık, veri toplama, analiz ve bilgilerin sunumu olmak üzere tüm aşamalarından bilimsel etik ilke ve kurallarına uygun davrandığımı; bu çalışma kapsamında elde edilmeyen tüm veri ve bilgiler için kaynak gösterdiğimi ve bu kaynaklara kaynakçada yer verdiğimi; kullanılan verilerde herhangi bir değişiklik yapmadığımı, çalışmanın Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)' in tüm şartlarını ve koşullarını kabul ederek etik görev ve sorumluluklara riayet ettiğimi beyan ederim.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Acil Tıp, Bulaşıcı Hastalıklar

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Nisan 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

19 Aralık 2025

Kabul Tarihi

5 Şubat 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 4 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Çelik, N., Atalay, H. İ., Eroğlu, S., Çelik, B., & Çalışkan, H. M. (2026). Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir. Samsun Medical Journal, 4(1), 28-34. https://izlik.org/JA87DD83UD
AMA
1.Çelik N, Atalay Hİ, Eroğlu S, Çelik B, Çalışkan HM. Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir. SMJ. 2026;4(1):28-34. https://izlik.org/JA87DD83UD
Chicago
Çelik, Nazlı, Halil İbrahim Atalay, Sercan Eroğlu, Burak Çelik, ve Hacı Mehmet Çalışkan. 2026. “Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir”. Samsun Medical Journal 4 (1): 28-34. https://izlik.org/JA87DD83UD.
EndNote
Çelik N, Atalay Hİ, Eroğlu S, Çelik B, Çalışkan HM (01 Nisan 2026) Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir. Samsun Medical Journal 4 1 28–34.
IEEE
[1]N. Çelik, H. İ. Atalay, S. Eroğlu, B. Çelik, ve H. M. Çalışkan, “Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir”, SMJ, c. 4, sy 1, ss. 28–34, Nis. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA87DD83UD
ISNAD
Çelik, Nazlı - Atalay, Halil İbrahim - Eroğlu, Sercan - Çelik, Burak - Çalışkan, Hacı Mehmet. “Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir”. Samsun Medical Journal 4/1 (01 Nisan 2026): 28-34. https://izlik.org/JA87DD83UD.
JAMA
1.Çelik N, Atalay Hİ, Eroğlu S, Çelik B, Çalışkan HM. Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir. SMJ. 2026;4:28–34.
MLA
Çelik, Nazlı, vd. “Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir”. Samsun Medical Journal, c. 4, sy 1, Nisan 2026, ss. 28-34, https://izlik.org/JA87DD83UD.
Vancouver
1.Nazlı Çelik, Halil İbrahim Atalay, Sercan Eroğlu, Burak Çelik, Hacı Mehmet Çalışkan. Impact of Rabies Exposure Cases on Emergency Department Visits in Kırşehir. SMJ [Internet]. 01 Nisan 2026;4(1):28-34. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA87DD83UD