Chirayinkeezhu (Thiruvananthapuram): Amid issues over roaming dog hazard, rabies cases are likewise being reported from throughout Kerala. The latest casualty is a 49-year-old dog fan who utilized to feed strays.
Stephin V Pereira passed away of rabies last Sunday after suffering scratches from the nails of a dog while she was feeding roaming dogs. She hailed the seaside town of Anchuthengu, about 20 km west of Chirayinkeezhu, in Thiruvananthapuram district.
Stephin established rabies signs on June 9 while looking after her bro at the Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. When medical professionals checked the most likely causes, she revealed that a person of the roaming dogs whom she was feeding had actually scratched her hand.
Though was quickly confessed for treatment she passed away on last Sunday night. The funeral service was performed later on.
Her bro, Charles, was remaining alone at their ancestral house at Anjuthengu. He was confessed to healthcare facility on June 7. Henry, Ferion, and the late Mathew are her other brother or sisters.