On 10/4, the Tay Ninh Department of Agriculture and Environment released detailed information on the deaths. The most recent victim was Phan Van Dol, 66, residing in Loc Ninh commune, who passed away approximately one year after contracting the pathogen.

Five days prior, Dol began experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, fever, headache, and anxiety. His condition rapidly worsened, leading to hydrophobia, fear of wind, photophobia, convulsions, shouting, and increased salivation. His family admitted him to a local hospital, and he was then transferred to a higher-level facility for treatment. However, doctors gave a poor prognosis, and his family brought him home, where he subsequently died.

Reviewing his medical history, approximately one year earlier, a family dog bit Dol's hand and his younger brother's leg, drawing blood. Instead of seeking medical attention for vaccination, the two brothers self-treated the wounds with water, garlic, and "ngai cho" root (a traditional herb). The dog subsequently ran away. His younger brother's health currently remains normal.

Six months ago, three puppies scratched Dol. Three days later, the litter of puppies died. His family believed they had an intestinal disease and had someone butcher them. Throughout this period, Dol did not receive any rabies vaccine or anti-rabies serum.

The Tay Ninh Department of Agriculture and Environment stated that the remaining six victims were also male, residing in Luong Hoa, Hung Dien, My Hanh, Duc Lap, My An communes, and Thanh Dien ward. The incubation period for these patients, from pathogen entry to symptom manifestation, ranged from one month to one year. Most of the transmission agents were pet dogs belonging to acquaintances. Tay Ninh provincial authorities warn that the current hot season increases the risk of rabies outbreaks among livestock.

Nam An