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September 10, 2025One Health OutlookOpen Access

One Health investigation of the first human rabies death linked to a clinically suspected rabid bull calf in Bangladesh

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SCSukanta ChowdhurySBS BiswasSPShrebash Paul

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This report highlights the first human rabies case from livestock exposure in Bangladesh, indicating urgent awareness needs.

Key Points

  • The first known case of rabies in Bangladesh from livestock exposure led to a fatal outcome in a 65-year-old farmer.
  • The farmer exhibited early symptoms of rabies 34 days post-exposure, with rapid progression to severe symptoms before death.
  • Inadequate awareness and delayed post-exposure prophylaxis were critical factors contributing to the case, emphasizing the need for improved vaccination efforts.
  • Public health initiatives must strengthen awareness of rabies transmission routes and improve access to post-exposure prophylaxis in rural areas.

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Chowdhury et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1c23554b1d3bfb60efaa2https://doi.org/10.1186/s42522-025-00166-4
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