A young man in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, is exhibiting dog-like behavior, biting people and consuming raw meat after being bitten by a stray dog. Medical experts have ruled out rabies as the cause, suggesting it could be a psychological condition triggered by potential alcohol withdrawal.
Sagar: A young man's behavior has taken a bizarre turn after being bitten by a stray dog, leading him to bite other people. This strange incident, which occurred in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, has left local residents in a state of shock and fear. Sonu, a sweeper at a local vegetable market, was bitten by a stray dog two weeks ago. Since then, his behavior has undergone a peculiar transformation. The change is so drastic that he has started biting people in the area, behaving like a dog, and even consuming raw meat.
Concerned by his actions, local vendors attempted to provide him with medical assistance. However, Sonu refused to receive consistent treatment, and his behavior deteriorated to a point where controlling him became increasingly difficult. As days passed, Sonu's behavior turned aggressive, and he attacked another onion vendor, Narendra Thakur. Following this incident, doctors administered an injection, assuming he might have tetanus.
Determined to help, the local vendors decided to seek treatment for Sonu, administering rabies injections and other medical care. However, these treatments proved ineffective in curing his condition. This has heightened the anxiety of both customers and vendors who frequent the market.
Dr. Sumit Rawat from Bundelkhand Medical College clarified that rabies is not transmitted from human to human, assuring the public that there is no risk of contracting rabies from Sonu. He explained that if Sonu had been bitten 10 to 12 days earlier and contracted rabies, they would have observed advanced symptoms, potentially leading to fatality. Dr. Rawat suggested that Sonu's behavior is unlikely due to rabies and could be a psychological condition, possibly triggered by severe alcohol withdrawal. He advised the public to maintain a safe distance from Sonu and prioritize their safety.
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