Rabies in the Age of Genomics: From Traditional Diagnosis to Molecular

Rabies is a vaccine-preventable zoonosis in which the cost of a missed exposure can be catastrophic. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that rabies still causes about 59,000 human deaths each year in more than 150 countries, with about 99% of human cases linked to infected dogs and a disproportionate burden in rural and underserved populations. [1] India faces a substantial burden. A community-based national survey covering 78,807 households (337,808 people) across 60 districts in 15 states during 2022–2023 estimated 9.1 million