Man d.ies after being licked by his dog

A man in Dong Nai was licked in the open wound by a dog at home, so he did not get a rabies vaccination. About a month later, he developed symptoms of hydrophobia, photophobia, and died.

According to an epidemiological investigation, Mr. N.K.H. (54 years old, residing in Thach Man hamlet, Tan Loi commune) was licked in the open wound by a dog suspected of having rabies. However, he did not get a rabies vaccination or use anti-rabies serum.

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