Ramanathapuram Teen Dies Of Rabies After Ignoring Dog Bite

ETV Bharat / state

Ramanathapuram Teen Dies Of Rabies After Ignoring Dog Bite

The health department has urged immediate treatment and complete vaccination to prevent fatalities

Ramanathapuram: A 17-year-old boy died of rabies after ignoring a dog bite in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, officials said. The incident has raised concerns over the rising dog bite cases in the state.

According to officials, the victim was identified as Raja Prakash, son of Ramanathan, a resident of Kuruvikaaran Street in Annanagar. Raja Prakash worked at a butcher shop here. Officials said that almost two months ago, Raja was chased and bitten by a stray dog. However, instead of getting vaccinated, the boy neglected the wound and did not go to the hospital.

Officials said that within a few d