Early intervention is critical to prevent the onset of rabies symptoms, as rabies is considered almost certainly fatal once they begin.
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A Kerala homoeopathic doctor, Dr Ramlath from Palakkad district, succumbed to rabies on Monday, 27 May, after reportedly avoiding anti-rabies treatment following a dog scratch. It all began around two months ago when Ramlath was bitten by her pet dog, which later died. She ignored the recommended post-exposure prophylaxis. Soon she began experiencing severe symptoms which eventually turned fatal.