Palakkad Homeopathic doctor succumbs to rabies
Doctor death
Palakkad: In an unfortunate incident, a woman homoeopathic doctor died of rabies infection in Mannarkkad in Palakkad district on Monday.
According to the police, the woman sustained an injury from her pet dog’s claws at her Kumaramputhur residence around two months ago. She deemed the injury minor and did not seek medical attention.
She, however, chose not to seek medical attention for what she perceived as a minor injury.
The deceased was identified as a 46-year-old, Ramlat, the wife of Kumaramputhur native Usman.
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According to a PTI report, Her health took a turn for the worse on Sunday, prompting her to seek treatment at nearby hospitals due to feelings of unease and difficulty in breathing.
Upon examination at a government medical facility, she was diagnosed with rabies and promptly referred to the Government Medical College Hospital in Thrissur.
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