‘Patient was seen biting humans’ — association raises alarm over ‘rabies case’ in Kaduna

The Kaduna state veterinary doctors association has called on residents to take necessary precautions over a suspected case of rabies in the state.

Khalifa Aliyu, chairman of the association, said this has become necessary due to the suspected case of human rabies in a teenage boy who is currently hospitalised at the Barau Dikko teaching hospital in the state.

He called on residents to be cautious of stray dogs around them and to report any dog bite incident to the nearest clinic.

“The patient has shown traits of rabies infection; he was seen biting humans, objects, papers, wood, and tongue thrusting along the street,” NAN quoted Aliyu as saying.

“Investigation revealed that the patient had contact with a rodenticide and later ate his food without washing his hands.

“We hereby call on the general public to be wary of stray dogs around that axis and report any dog bite to the nearest government clinic or Ministry of Agriculture.”

The chairman added that all necessary measures are being put in place to contain further spread of the virus, noting that the patient’s condition is stable.