Published Date: 2000-06-23 23:50:00
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies, wolf - India (Karnataka)
Archive Number: 20000623.1033
RABIES, WOLF - INDIA (KARNATAKA)
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Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 04:16:33 PDT
From: M. Cosgriff <mcosgriff@hotmail.com>
Source: Deccan Herald, 21 June 2000 [edited
Three killed in wolf attack in Raichur taluk
Three persons have died following an attack by a 'mad wolf` in 4 villages
of the taluk, 15 days ago. Sixteen persons had suffered wounds in the
attack and 3 among them died today, according to reports reaching here today.
The 3 who died were being treated for wounds at the Government Hospital
here. The victims were two 55 year old people and a 25 year old person. One
of the victims died on Monday and the other 2 died on Wednesday. According
to sources, the 3 belong to Korthakunda village of Raichur taluk.
On June 4, a wolf, said to be mad, suddenly entered Korthakunda,
Mamaradoddi, Vaddepalli and Dongarapura villages and attacked people
randomly and in this 16 of them suffered serious wounds. All of them had
been admitted to the Government hospital.
The district surgeon was not available for any other information.
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[Anytime someone speaks of a "mad" wolf, there is the implication of
rabies. Virus-laden saliva could transmit rabies to the bitten people.
This article does not tell us anything about the health of the victims
prior to the attack. Furthermore, it does not tell us if the deceased
actually died of rabies, or of secondary infections associated with bite
wounds. However, it does lead the reader to believe rabies is responsible
for the demise of the victims. The article does not tell us if the wolf was
destroyed or if the brain was examined. The article does not tell us
post-exposure rabies immunoglobulin is being given to the other victims.
We would be grateful if someone would send more authoritative information
regarding this incident. - Mod.TG
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