Five-year-old Sadiya, died of rabies in Manimajra, Chandigarh, India, though she was treated for rabies.
Her organs started failing, she had breathing difficulties and was writhing in pain in the paediatric emergency of the PGI. One of the doctors treating her said, "The child has rabies and her condition is very critical. There is nothing much we can do."
Advertisement
The dog had torn Sadiya's face and lips and she was rushed to the PGI on March 25, 2015. She was given the anti-rabies treatment and discharged from the hospital after about a week. Her condition deteriorated and she was admitted again for treatment.
Sadiya's mother, Imrana said, "There was improvement in Sadiya's health after she was discharged from the hospital. She used to play, watch television and eat food on her own, although she complained of weakness. Two days back, she developed fever and I took her to the local civil dispensary. Her condition deteriorated and she started frothing at the mouth and nose."
![Are You at Risk for Rabies? Your Gene Holds the Answer]( "Are You at Risk for Rabies? Your Gene Holds the Answer")
Scientists have identified 63 new genes, some with roles in the immune response, which represent potential targets for prevention or treatment.
Sadiya had been given tetanus injection, immunoglobulin serum, and the anti-rabies vaccine as part of her anti-rabies treatment. An expert explained to the query of why the little girl was a prey in spite of the treatment.
He said, "Dog-bite injuries on the hand and the face can be deadly. In these, the rabies virus travels through nerves to the brain very quickly. Anti-rabies treatment should be given immediately in such cases. The correct dose and the quality of serum also matter. Was the girl given the correct dose? Twenty units of the human serum, or 40 units of the equine serum, per kilogram of the body weight is the right dose," he added.
Source: Medindia
Are You at Risk for Rabies? Your Gene Holds the Answer
Scientists have identified 63 new genes, some with roles in the immune response, which represent potential targets for prevention or treatment.
Advertisement
Sadiya had been given tetanus injection, immunoglobulin serum, and the anti-rabies vaccine as part of her anti-rabies treatment. An expert explained to the query of why the little girl was a prey in spite of the treatment.
He said, "Dog-bite injuries on the hand and the face can be deadly. In these, the rabies virus travels through nerves to the brain very quickly. Anti-rabies treatment should be given immediately in such cases. The correct dose and the quality of serum also matter. Was the girl given the correct dose? Twenty units of the human serum, or 40 units of the equine serum, per kilogram of the body weight is the right dose," he added.
Source: Medindia
How Rabies Virus Hijacks Nerve Cell Transport System to Reach the Brain Identified
A new study has shed new light on how the rabies-causing virus hijacks the transport system in the nerve cells.
Advertisement
 Health Ministry Official: Indian Ministry Is Working Towards Getting Rid OF Tropical Diseases Like RabiesA health ministry official said that the Indian government is working with all stakeholders as well as the community towards controlling and eliminating 17 identified Neglected Tropical Diseases. | Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Recommended Reading
Latest Indian Health News
H3N2 Outbreak in India: Influenza and respiratory illnesses are spreading faster than ever before in India. Finding ways for better lung health can save lives from deadly viruses.
Is stroke common in India? Yes, a stroke kills one Indian every 4 minutes. Therefore, telemedicine in stroke treatment could save lives.
Across Karnataka, more than 50 cases of H3N2 have been reported. Karnataka government released detailed guidelines in this regard.
Silver Storm Water Theme Park in Athirappilly (Kerala) is temporarily closed as many students who bathed were affected with symptoms of the Zoonotic disease leptospirosis.
In Delhi in the last three months, a new sub-type of the influenza virus H3N2 has been in wide circulation. Experts warn against the use of antibiotics.