PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies – Malaysia (02): (PL) canine, human exposure

Rabies — Malaysia
8 people who were bitten by 4 dogs in Perlis [state] recently were reported to be in good health despite 2 of the dogs being confirmed infected with rabies. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said all victims were given outpatient treatment and those with bite wounds were given rabies vaccine.
The Perlis Health Department (JKN) had also stepped up several preventive measures including opening a Rabies Prevention and Operations Control Room since last Saturday [22 Aug