rabies
Fatal Rabies Transmission Through Kidney Transplant: Rare Case Highlights Organ Donation Risks
Dec 10, 2025 05:42 pm CST
A Michigan man died of rabies after receiving a kidney from a donor who had been scratched by a skunk. This exceptionally rare case of rabies transmission through organ transplantation highlights important screening gaps in the organ donation process, as donors are not routinely tested for rabies despite potential risks.
Tragic Death of 3-Year-Old from Undetected Dog Bite in Maharashtra Highlights Rabies Danger
Oct 08, 2025 04:03 pm CST
A three-year-old boy in Maharashtra died from rabies after a stray dog bite went undetected for days, hidden under his hair. Despite seeking medical help at three hospitals once symptoms appeared, the family was told it was too late. This tragic case highlights the dangers of rabies, the importance of immediate treatment after animal bites, and raises concerns about stray dog management in Indian communities.
Uttar Pradesh Orders 'Life Imprisonment' For Stray Dogs Who Bite Humans Twice
Sep 16, 2025 07:58 pm CST
In an unprecedented order, the state government has said dogs that bite a human without provocation once will be kept at an animal centre for 10 days and those that repeat the act will be kept there for the rest of their life.
Over 46,000 Stray Dogs Vaccinated In Chennai After Supreme Court Order
Sep 16, 2025 07:11 pm CST
The Greater Chennai Corporation has stepped up its stray dog control measures in line with the recent Supreme Court order on street dogs, which upheld humane management through sterilisation and vaccination while banning culling.