Woman dies of suspected rabies infection in Kerala


A 53-year-old woman died of suspected rabies infection in nearby Perambra despite receiving the required vaccinations.

The woman, P Chandrika of Randeyaru in Perambara, was bitten on the face by a dog on July 21. The dog bit seven other people in the same area

According to sources, she was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital early last week due to some health problems but died on Saturday midnight.

Also, sources said, the final confirmation on whether Chandrika is suffering from rabies will be known only after getting the lab test of her sample.