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Most of the students demonstrated a good level of knowledge (59.7%) and a favorable perception towards rabies (57.7%). Multivariable logistic analysis revealed the relation between knowledge and the awareness campaign (OR:1.5, 95% CI: 1.1\u20132.1). Similarly, higher grades of students (OR:1.9, 95%CI: 1.3\u20132.9) and employed mothers of the students (OR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.0\u20132.7) were associated with more favorable perceptions. However, some knowledge gaps were identified in this study, such as students not being able to clearly mention the susceptible hosts of rabies, transmission routes, clinical signs, and prevention and control options. 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