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Rabies toll climbs to 29 after latest death

KUTA: A 56-year-old man identified as Wayan Lusir has become the latest victim of the island's rabies outbreak, after he died Saturday at Sanglah General Hospital in Denpasar

The Jakarta Post
Mon, January 11, 2010

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UTA: A 56-year-old man identified as Wayan Lusir has become the latest victim of the island's rabies outbreak, after he died Saturday at Sanglah General Hospital in Denpasar.

Lusir had reportedly been bitten by a dog near his home in Ungasan village, South Kuta district, six months ago. He had apparently not sought an anti-rabies shot at the time.

He was taken to Sanglah last weekend after exhibiting symptoms of rabies. He was treated at the hospital for 48 hours, but eventually succumbed to the virus.

Ten people have reportedly died of rabies in South Kuta district, Badung regency. A total of 29 fatalities from the disease have been reported across the island since the outbreak began last year. - JP

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