Rabies transmission is again rife. This incident forces us to always be vigilant and try our best to avoid being bitten by animals that often transmit this virus, namely dogs and cats.
Reported from detikSulselsymptoms of rabies that can be felt by humans are pain such as pricking and itching on the skin, hallucinations, insomnia, fear of water and air, spasms in the neck and throat, hyperactivity, difficulty swallowing, nausea, even intolerance to light and noise.
The rabies virus should not be taken for granted, Beauties. Because, it can lead to death. SoIf you or someone close to you is bitten by an animal infected with rabies, here are some things you can do as first aid.
1. Wash the Wound Area
Washing bite marks, one of the efforts to treat anti-rabies/Photo: Pexels/Karolina Grabowska
Quoted from CNBC Indonesia, if the bite wound tends to be small and doesn’t tear the skin, you only need to wash the wound area with warm water and soap. Apply gentle pressure to the wound to remove blood and germs.
2. Cover the Wound
Illustration of covering the bite wound of a rabid animal with plaster/Photo: Pexels/RDNE Stock Project
If the bite causes bleeding, then you need to apply gentle pressure to the wound to stop the flow of blood, then apply lotion antibacterial. If not there lotion, Immediately cover the wound with a sterile bandage or clean cloth.
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2023-07-09 08:30:00
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