One new case of rabies infection on humans has been confirmed here yesterday, bringing to 14 the number of rabies cases reported in Sarawak since the outbreak of the disease in the state on June 30 last year.
The Health Ministry, in a statement here today, said the latest confirmed rabies case involved a 21-year-old man, from Batu 7 here.
“The patient was bitten by a stray dog last Oct 4. The vaccination status of the dog and health condition is unknown.
“The man is receiving treatment and placed under close observation by clinical experts at the Sarawak General Hospital.
Checks found that he has symptoms of hydrophobia, aerophobia and confusion,” it said.
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