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Rabies outbreak in Dak Lak province

Overview

In Dak Lak province, authorities have implemented emergency measures to isolate and monitor a rabies outbreak following an incident in Thanh Nhat Ward. Between September 21 and 22, a dog bit four people, including neighbors and family members.

All victims received medical treatment, including rabies vaccines and rabies immunoglobulin (SAR). The dog involved died on September 25, and testing confirmed it was positive for the rabies virus on September 26.

Entities

Quang Ngai Province · Dak Lak · Thanh Nhat Ward · Dong Son Commune · National Center for Veterinary Diagnosis and Testing II

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Dak Lak authorities isolate rabies outbreak after dog bites four people

    Authorities in Dak Lak, Vietnam, are monitoring a rabies outbreak after a dog bit four people in Thanh Nhat Ward. All victims are receiving medical treatment and vaccinations.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Rabid dog bites eight people in Quang Ngai Province

    A rabid dog bit eight people in Dong Son Commune, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam. Health officials are monitoring those exposed and ensuring those bitten follow required vaccination schedules.

Sources

kenh14.vn · soha.vn