# Rabies Reemergence, Central Europe, 2022–2024

## TL;DR

Rabies is reemerging in Central Europe, with two virus variants detected in several countries, suggesting a need for stronger control measures.

## Contribution

The study identifies the reemergence of two rabies virus variants in Central Europe between 2022 and 2024.

## Key findings

- Rabies reemerged in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, and Romania with two distinct virus variants.
- Oral vaccination campaigns previously reduced rabies, but control efforts need to be strengthened.
- The findings emphasize the importance of continued surveillance and intervention in the region.

## Abstract

Oral rabies vaccination campaigns helped eliminate rabies from parts of Europe, but rabies appears to be reemerging. We analyzed 2022–2024 data, which demonstrated reemergence of 2 virus variants; both were detected in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, and Romania. Our findings highlight the need to strengthen rabies control efforts in the region.