Published Date: 2005-11-21 23:50:00
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies, human, bovine - India (Kerala)
Archive Number: 20051121.3382

RABIES, HUMAN, BOVINE - INDIA (KERALA)
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Date: Mon 21 Nov 2005
From: T. Jacob John <vlr_tjjohn@sancharnet.in>

Rabies in Kerala
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The newspaper Malayala Manorama reported on Sun 20 Nov 2005 the
deaths of 2 cows due to rabies; 5 cows bitten by a rabid dog are
undergoing treatment [either immediate slaughter or, probably, wound
treatment followed by the prescribed isolation for 6 months? -
Mod.AS]. All were in one township in Trivandrum district.
The deaths of 4 persons due to rabies were reported in different
parts of Kerala (one in Trivandrum district) on 7 Apr, 7 Jun, 1 Jul
& 6 Sep 2005.
Rabid dog bites have been reported frequently in several towns in
Kerala during recent months (and years). I recall the reports on one
tourist from Germany and another from the UK who developed rabies
after returning from India in 2005.
Visitors must seek medical attention immediately [if bitten] by any
animal. The best First Aid is washing the wound with soap and copious
amounts of water. This must be done within minutes of the bite. When
visiting a medical facility, they should specifically ask for rabies
prophylaxis. Those who can take pre-exposure rabies immunization
should consider this option with their doctor prior to travel to
rabies-endemic countries.
--
Dr. T. Jacob John
(Former) Prof. & Head, Depts. of Clinical Virology and Clinical Microbiology
Christian Medical College
Vellore, TN, India
<vlr_tjjohn@sancharnet.in>

See Also

Rabies, human, dog - UK (England) ex India (02) 20050729.2208
Rabies, human, dog - UK (England) ex India 20050723.2125
2004
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Rabies, human - Germany (ex India) 20041112.3054
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