Pakistan reports another rabies death at Karachi hospital
For the second time in a week; rabies death has been reported at the Indus Hospital in Karachi. Last week, a 6-year-old boy died from the lethal virus and this Tuesday, a 24-year-old man succumbed to rabies. Moreover, A report from the Pakistani news source; states “the patients received improper and inadequate treatment at government hospitals”. Initially, like in many diseases; the symptoms are non-specific; fever, headache, and malaise. This may last several days. At the site of the bite; there may be some pain and discomfort
Moreover, Animals most likely to transmit rabies in the United States include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and skunks. Symptoms then progress to more severe; confusion, delirium, abnormal behavior, and hallucinations. If it gets this far, the disease is nearly 100% fatal.
What type of symptoms will it cause in humans?
Initially, like in many diseases; the symptoms are non-specific; fever, headache, and malaise. This may last several days. At the site of the bite; there may be some pain and discomfort. Symptoms then progress to more severe; confusion, delirium, abnormal behavior, and hallucinations. If it gets this far, the disease is nearly 100% fatal.
Nearly 2,000 to 5,000 deaths; have been reported annually due to rabies; in Pakistan. It is estimated that above 30,000 people die each year because of rabies in Asia.
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According to the Global Alliance for Rabies Control:
Moreover, Immediately after any exposure to the virus, medical attention should be sought. Furthermore, It is critical to remember that the bite wound must be cleaned; with soap and water for 15 minutes. An anti-rabies vaccine will be needed and, often, anti-rabies immunoglobulins too. Once the clinical onset of rabies is evident; there is no cure available and death is inevitable. It is therefore extremely important to get prompt medical treatment.
