In 2024, India reported 504,728 cases of animal bites other than dogs. Of these, around 11 people succumbed to their injuries, and many were left in critical condition. A significant share of these cases came from monkeys, whose population is currently estimated at over 50 million. With ever-dwindling green spaces, monkey-related nuisances within communities have been on the rise, and so have the number of monkey bite cases.

“Any person bitten by a monkey needs immediate first aid,” confirms Dr Rahul Agrawal, Head of the Department & Clinical Director – Internal Medicine, CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad .

Ideally, a person should visit a doctor within a few hours of the bite. “The sooner the better. Rabies is a deadly disease, and thus immediate medical attention and vaccina

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