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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (07): Asia, Pakistan (SD) human, Israel (HZ, HD) dog, spread

Rabies -- PakistanA man from the city of Thatta in Sindh province, Pakistan died from rabies after a dog bite due to the local hospital not having rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).The victim was reportedly attacked by a rabid dog around a week ago and suffered injuries on the head and torso.Relatives took him to the local civil hospital only to find anti-rabies vaccine was not available.Doctors there recommended the family take him to a private hospital; however, they could not afford the cost Read more [...]