【Abstract】 Objective To analyze the epidemic characteristics of rabies from 1985 to 2007, and explore the reasons causing the increase of rabies and to provide the control measures. Methods The data of rabies incidences collected from 1985-2007 were classified and analyzed by Excel 2003 and SPSS 13.0. Results There were 31 cases of rabies during 1985-2007 in Quzhou, and 31 died, the mortality was 100%. Most of the cases occurred before 1992, and there were no case from 1993 to 2003.But the incidence gradually increased after 2004. There were cases reported in all counties except for Kaihua, and the epidemic could be seen each month. Children and young adults were more frequently affected and the incidence in males was higher than that in females. The peasants were the most susceptible peoples, which accounted for 77.42%. The cases were caused by dog bitten and most of them did not receive wound treatment or immunization. In recent years, the exposure rate of people increased from year to year, but the immunization rate after exposed tended to reduce. Conclusion The incidence of rabies in Quzhou presented a rapid rising trend. The increase of dog quantities leaded to the rising of exposure rate. The reasons leading to the increase of epidemic situation were the shortage of disease prevention knowledge, non?timely treatment of exposure wounds and immunization and the rising of rabies vaccine price. It should take specific measures to control rabies.