Bali tourists reminded about rabies after local man dies following dog bite
Aussies travelling to Bali are being reminded about the dangers of rabies after a local died on Monday.
The 35-year-old man passed away in hospital six months after being bitten by a stray dog.
The Director of Buleleng Regional Hospital Dr Putu Arya Nugraha said the man washed the wound but did not report the incident to authorities.
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His death has prompted Bali authorities to remind tourists about the risks of the potentially fatal disease.
Anyone who is bitten or scratched by a dog, monkey or bat could be exposed to the disease and should seek urgent medical attention.
The World Health Organisation says the incubation period for rabies is typically two to three months.
Symptoms include fever, pain, and unexplained tingling or burning sensations at the wound site.
“Once the virus infects the central nervous system and clinical symptoms appear, rabies is fatal in 100 per cent of cases,” the WHO website states.
Originally published on PerthNow
