In Surat, the menace of dogs remains constant. An old man was bitten by a dog 4 months ago. Although he was negligent and did not get rabies vaccine, the old man was admitted to the New Civil Hospital in Surat after showing symptoms of rabies, but the old man died during short treatment.
Symptoms of rabies include fear of water and light.
According to the information, Gyan Singh Vasava (age 62), a resident of Bhor Amli village of Sagbara, was referred to the civil hospital in critical condition. Gyan Singh Vasava was showing symptoms of rabies like fear of water and light.
died during treatment
On receiving symptoms of rabies for the last two days, he was referred to Surat Navi Civil for further treatment from the local health centre. He was admitted to the civil hospital and started treatment. However, he died during the short treatment.
There is no cure for rabies
Ketan Nayak (RMO, Civil) said that Gyansingh Vasava was bitten by a dog four months ago and was not even given anti-rabies vaccine. The exact cause of death was not known as PM did not occur, but the symptoms that emerged were of rabies. According to doctors, treatment is not possible after rabies, so it is necessary to get anti-rabies vaccine immediately after the bite of a dog or any other animal. Rabies vaccine is available at all government hospitals or health centres.
More than 60 cases of dog bites per day
He further said that a separate dog bite clinic has been started. There is a system of vaccination for 24 hours. Although the clinic is running in both the shifts. At present, the vaccine is being given even at night. About 20 to 22 new cases are being reported daily in the civil hospital. 60 cases have been done including old cases. The vaccination course is of 5 vaccines.
