KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 13 deaths from 15 rabies cases from Jan 1 to Aug 7, says the state Health Department.
Its director Dr Ooi Choo Huck said this was a notable increase compared to eight cases reported in the same period last year.
Dr Ooi said 11 of the cases were bitten by dogs and two cases bitten or scratched by cats, while two cases did not have a clear history of exposure. "If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, wash the wound immediately with running water and soap for at least 15 minutes, then seek immediate treatment at the nearest post-bite clinic."Make sure you complete the anti-rabies doses according to the appointments given by medical practitioners," he said.
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