Gia Lai: 4-year-old girl dies from rabies after contact with cats

A 4-year-old girl in Gia Lai province has died from rabies after frequent contact with pet cats. According to medical reports, the child began showing symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite on September 6. Her condition rapidly deteriorated on September 8, manifesting as agitation, nausea, fear of water and wind, and increased secretions.

Epidemiological investigations revealed that the family had acquired three cats earlier in the year. The child frequently played with, hugged, and slept alongside these animals. During this period, two of the cats died of unknown causes after showing signs of illness. The child passed away on September 9 following diagnosis at the Gia Lai Obstetrics and Children Hospital.