Table 2 Classification criteria (corresponding to Fig. 1). NA - not applicable, V1 and V2 - canine rabies genetic variants of type 1 and 2 respectively in Latin America [19]
Classification | Cases in last 2 years | Trend (model coefficient) over 5 years | Absence (> 2 yrs with no V1 or V2) | Incursion risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Endemic | Yes, V1 &/ V2, over at least two consecutive months | None/ positive | NA | NA |
Declining | Yes, V1 &/ V2 | Negative | NA | NA |
Intermittent | Yes, but not over two or more consecutive months | None/ positive | NA | NA |
Absent - Vulnerable (i) or (ii) | (i) No (ii) V1 &/V2 in 1 month only | (i & ii) NA | (i) At least last 2 years (ii) > 2 yr absence prior to last detected case(s) | (i & ii) Adjacent to Endemic or Declining area(s) |
Absent | No | NA | NA | Not adjacent to any Endemic or Declining areas |