New Delhi: Stray dog attacks are on the rise across Karnataka, including Bengaluru. The state has recorded more than 2 lakh dog bite cases and 25 deaths in the first four months of the year, according to Health Department data.
Officials said 2,05,998 dog bite cases were reported across the state between January and April 26. In April alone, more than 50,000 cases and six deaths were recorded, while 11,879 dog bite incidents were reported in just the past week.
Rising temperature to blame for increasing cases
The spike in dog bites has been attributed to rising summer temperatures, with experts adding that these canines tend to become more aggressive during extreme heat conditions.
The state health department is on high alert in the wake of the rising number of dog bite cases and deaths. Instructions have been issued to all primary health centres, taluk and district hospitals in the state over the rising cases.
Hospitals instructed to maintain supply of ARV and ASV
Health commissioner Gurudatta Hegde said all primary health centres, taluk hospitals and district hospitals have been instructed to maintain adequate stocks of anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV).
He added that it was made mandatory for every primary health centre to keep at least 10 vials of anti-rabies vaccine in stock.
Meanwhile, doctors have urged people not to ignore dog bites, whether caused by pet dogs or stray animals. They added that immediate medical attention and vaccination were essential after any dog bite, warning that rabies can be fatal if left untreated.
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