Rabies spreads in Jambi

Rabies spreads in Jambi

JAMBI: Dozens of residents have been infected with rabies in Marosebo district, Muarojambi regency, over the past month, resulting in one death.

Most of victims have been elementary school students between the ages of 7 and 12, said Muarojambi regency administration spokeswoman Idaryani on Thursday.

She said of the 14 people infected with the virus, seven lived in Tanjungkatung subdistrict and the rest lived in the neighboring Setiris subdistrict.

Some of the victims were treated at the hospital, while others sought treatment at community health centers, said Idaryani.

Tanjungkatung subdistrict head Sarbaini announced earlier this month that seven residents of the subdistrict were infected with rabies.

The regency health office has said it will kill wild dogs in the area to stop the spread of the virus. -- JP