Rabies antiserum is used to protect people who have been exposed to a potentially rabid animal. Rabies is a serious, almost always fatal disease that spreads from the saliva (spit) of an infected animal through a bite or scratch to humans and other animals. It can be prevented by getting immediate medical care and immunizations after the exposure. It is recommended that travelers to high-risk areas have a pre-exposure rabies vaccine series and be prepared with post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in case they are bitten or scratched by an infected animal. There are two types of rabies immunoglobulin available: human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and equine rabies immunoglobulin (ERIG). HRIG is preferable when it is available, but if it is not, ERIG will be effective in neutralizing the rabies virus.
Market Dynamics:
The need to prevent rabies and the rising incidence of dog bites are expected to support growth of the rabies antiserum market. Additionally, the growing awareness regarding rabies vaccinations is also expected to propel growth of the market. Moreover, technological advancements and changing consumer behavior are other major factors expected to drive growth of the market over the forecast period.
On the other hand, a lack of awareness regarding advanced technology is expected to restrict market growth. Limited efforts by government public health agencies and international organizations towards awareness-generation activities have also restricted market growth. According to the WHO, in 2021, over 109 countries reported rabies cases in both humans and animals. But national surveillance systems were weak to reliably record the true incidence in many poorer nations. Without accurate epidemiological data available in the public domain, the real threat posed by rabies tends to get underestimated. This acts as a major roadblock in mobilizing necessary policy attention and resources for expanding rabies prevention programs, including the supply of biologics like antiserum.
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