EURL rabies
Collection of samples, techniques, validation and interpretation of the diagnostic methods for the purposes of rabies surveillance are presented here.
Diagnostic methods considered compliant are presented in the WOAH rabies manual. A list of procedures inspired by the WOAH official methods is also proposed.
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16th session of the Rabies Workshop in Maisons-Alfort
The 16th edition of the Rabies Workshop was held in Maisons-Alfort, France, on June 10 and 11, 2025. This year's event was organized in a phyisical format, with 52 people in attendance, including European Commission representative Thierry Chalus, Monal Daptardar and Denise Dubois representatives from the World Organisation for Animal Health, (WOAH).
It was a pleasure for everyone to meet and discuss the latest news on rabies in Europe and future plans. We would like to thank all the participants, who brought the workshop to life with their various presentations.
The presentations made during the workshop have been uploaded to the EURL website (accessible to network members only). Finally, the EURL team would like to sincerely thank all participants and all those who contributed in any way to the organization of this wonderful event.
Detection of Lyssavirus RNA by TaqMan Real Time RT-PCR (n)LN34
2025 - PROFICIENCY TEST FOR RABIES DIAGNOSIS
The EURL for rabies is launching a call for participation in a rabies diagnostic proficiency test for 2025.
The test will be performed on a unique panel to evaluate the rabies diagnosis conclusion on 10 samples using at least one of the following techniques:
• FAT (Fluorescent Antibody Test),
• RTCIT (Rabies Tissue Culture Infection Test),
• Conventional RT-PCR,
• Real-Time RT-PCR.
- Schedule
- 6th January 2025: Call for participation
- 3rd February 2025: Deadline for registration
- 18th May 2025: Sending of proficiency test items
- 23th June 2025: Deadline for receipt of results and of the acknowledgment form
- 15th September 2025: Deadline for sending the report
Rabies diagnostic proficiency test for 2025: Registration Open!
The EURL Team is pleased to launch a call for participation in a rabies diagnostic proficiency test that will be organized in 2025. Registration ends on February 3rd 2025. This proficency test is restricted to network members who received an invitation. It will be performed on a unique panel to evaluate the rabies diagnosis conclusion on 10 samples using at least one of the following techniques: FAT (Fluorescent Antibody Test), RTCIT (Rabies Tissue Culture Infection Test), Conventional RT-PCR and Real-Time RT-PCR according to the diagnosis scheme of the participating laboratory. The EURL Team would like to thank in advance all laboratories who will register.
Workshop for Rabies 2025 : Registration Open!
The registration to the 16th workshop for rabies that will be held on 10 and 11 June 2025 in Maisons-Alfort is now open. This new Workshop edition will be held exclusively in person at ANSES headquarters. It will address the current situation of rabies surveillance and control in EU. More details like the provisional agenda will be soon relayed to registered participants. Registration to this event is restricted to National Reference Laboratories from the European Union Member States and to selected partners of the EURL network and can be done until February 17, 2025.
See you soon in Maisons-Alfort!