Died 4 months after being bitten by a strange dog

Dong Nai A 33-year-old man was bitten by a strange dog but did not get vaccinated. Four months later, he developed rabies symptoms and died.

On July 31, the Dong Nai Department of Health recorded a case of rabies, saying that the man was bitten by a dog on the wrist, causing slight bleeding. People advised him to get a rabies vaccine, but he refused because he "had no money."

On July 27, he showed signs of fear of water, fear of wind, and choking on drinking. His wife took him to the emergency room at Long Khanh General Hospital, then transferred him to Cho Ray Hospital, where he died two days later. The patient tested positive for rabies virus.

Dong Nai Center for Disease Control conducted an epidemiological investigation and noted that the patient's wife and 4-year-old son were in contact with the patient when he was having a rabies attack, so they encouraged him to get vaccinated against rabies.

Half a month ago, a 36-year-old homeowner in Trang Bom district also contracted rabies and died six months after being bitten by his pet dog.

Rabies is currently incurable. Once rabies strikes, 100% of cases are fatal. The incubation period is complex, most of the time within 7 to 10 days or even several years, making it difficult to control, monitor and treat. The measure to prevent the disease is to get vaccinated against rabies immediately after being bitten by a dog.

Phuoc Tuan

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