المملكة: What to do if you get bitten or scratched by an animal? An expert answers

This came during his participation in an awareness event in the city of Safwa, organized by the office of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in the governorate. Qatif, on the occasion of World Rabies Day.

Dr. Sonbol explained that the seriousness of the disease lies in the fact that it is a common disease that is transmitted from animals to humans through saliva, which is the main carrier of the virus.

Immediately dealing with the infection

He pointed out that if neurological symptoms, such as fear of water or light, appear on the person, this means that the virus It has reached the nervous system, and then there is no effective treatment, and the result is inevitable death.

Sunbol gave practical advice for dealing immediately with any infection, which is to disinfect the wound and clean it well directly, then go to the hospital without any delay to take the necessary medical measures, which often include the vaccine and preventive serum that prevent the virus from reaching the device. Nervous.

With regard to dealing with animals, he warned that any animal that shows signs of bites or scratches must be transported immediately to a veterinary clinic, because it may be in the incubation period of the disease and transmitting the infection without showing symptoms.

He stressed the importance of vaccinating pets against rabies as the first line of defense for prevention and protection of family members and society.