A 13-year-old girl in the Philippines dies of rabies after concealing a dog bite from her parents, leading to devastating consequences.
Jamaica Star Seraspe kept the dog bite hidden, attributing her symptoms to a scratch from metal wire, delaying medical attention until it was too late.
Jamaica developed severe symptoms of rabies, including fever, back pain, fatigue, and difficulty drinking water, before finally revealing the truth to her mother.
Despite efforts to seek medical help, Jamaica's condition worsened rapidly, with nurses struggling to manage her pain before she passed away.
Autopsy confirms Jamaica's cause of death as rabies encephalitis, a fatal condition often diagnosed too late for effective treatment.
Village authorities report multiple dog attacks, emphasizing the importance of taking animal bites seriously and seeking immediate medical attention.
Jamaica's family urges vigilance and responsibility, emphasizing the seriousness of rabies and the importance of prompt treatment and pet vaccination.