Construction Worker Dies of Rabies After Refusing Treatment for Dog Bite in Tamil Nadu

Nov 14, 2025 02:02 pm CST

A 31-year-old construction worker from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district died of rabies three months after being bitten by a dog at his worksite. The victim, Ayyappan, ignored the injury and did not seek medical treatment or post-exposure vaccination, highlighting the critical importance of immediate care following animal bites.