While many once-deadly infectious diseases are now manageable, some remain incurable. This article explores the few remaining 100% fatal infectious diseases, their mechanisms, and the ongoing research to combat them.
Results for: rabies
Peanut, the beloved squirrel with a massive online following, was euthanized by New York authorities after being seized from his caretaker’s home. The decision was made due to concerns about potential rabies exposure after an anonymous complaint and a bite incident. The internet mourns the loss of Peanut, while raising questions about animal welfare and rabies protocol.
A 13-year-old Filipino girl, Jamaica Star Seraspe, tragically passed away from rabies after concealing a dog bite from her parents. The incident occurred in February when Jamaica was bitten by a stray dog while walking home from school. Despite the bite, she withheld the information from her parents, falsely claiming it was a scratch from metal wire. Two months later, Jamaica developed severe symptoms, including fever, back pain, fatigue, and difficulty drinking water. It was then that she informed her mother about the dog bite and was rushed to the hospital, where her condition rapidly deteriorated. Her autopsy confirmed that she had died from rabies encephalitis, a fatal viral disease.
A 13-year-old girl in the Philippines died of rabies two months after being bitten by a stray dog. The girl, Jamaica Star Seraspe, initially hid the incident from her parents and sought medical attention only after developing serious symptoms. Her tragic story serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking immediate medical attention for animal bites and the devastating consequences of rabies.