According to CKII doctor Huynh Thi Le Chau, working at Quang Ngai Provincial Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, on average, each week the Interdisciplinary Department receives at least one case of children bitten by dogs who have to be hospitalized. Worryingly, wounds caused by dog bites are often complex, the risk of infection is high, easily leaving scars and long-term effects on aesthetics, especially when damaged in the face area.
Recently, a 4-year-old boy, residing in Long Phung commune (Quang Ngai) had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment after being attacked by a stray dog right in front of his house. The incident once again sounded a warning bell for parents about the potential danger from ferocious dogs and stray dogs in residential areas.
Patient G.H. was taken to the Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital in a state of multiple facial wounds. Doctors urgently stopped bleeding, treated the wound, and injected anti-rabies serum around the bite to neutralize the virus, preventing the risk of entering the central nervous system.
At the same time, the baby was vaccinated against rabies according to the protocol, vaccinated against tetanus, used antibiotics, pain relievers; and washed and intermittently sutured nearly 20 doses in the cheek and mouth area.
Sharing with reporters, Ms. Le Thi Hong, mother of baby G.H., is still in shock: at about 10 am on January 18, when her child was playing in the house and standing in front of the gate, seeing a dog passing by, she said "dog, go", then suddenly the dog rushed and bit her straight in the face. Too panicked, the family immediately took the baby to the hospital for emergency treatment.
According to CKII doctor Huynh Thi Le Chau, to ensure safety for the community, dog owners need to wear muzzles and chains to keep their dogs when going out, absolutely do not let pets go freely.
In case of unfortunate dog bites, it is necessary to monitor the animal and take the victim to a medical facility immediately for timely treatment, avoiding unfortunate consequences," Dr. Chau advised.
