Evaluation of Direct Rapid Immunohistochemistry Test for Rabies Diagnosis in the Brain of Slaughtered Dogs in Northern Nigeria

This work was carried out in collaboration between all authors. Authors AG, JUU and AAD designed the study, ran the laboratory (FAT) work in Zaria, data analysis and drafted the initial manuscript and final review. Authors AG, MSA, PAO, AAO, AZ and FSU designed and involved in sample collection, shipment across the Niger State to Zaria, Nigeria and some literature search. Authors AG, LO, OVM, PY and MN, made necessary arrangements for the shipment of samples to CDC, Atlanta, USA, laboratory procedures (FAT and DRIT), literature review and reviewing of the final draft. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.