Kabaddi is a traditional contact sport that originated in ancient India and remains immensely popular throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is a team sport that requires both offensive and defensive skills, where players must hold their breath while raiding the opponent\“s court.
In recent years, there have been unfortunate incidents where kabaddi players have succumbed to rabies after being bitten by infected animals. This highlights the importance of rabies vaccination programs in rural areas where kabaddi is commonly played in open fields.
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. The disease is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, primarily through bites. In India, stray dogs are the main source of human rabies deaths.
Local health authorities have been working to increase awareness about rabies prevention among athletes and rural communities. Immediate wound cleaning and post-exposure prophylaxis are crucial preventive measures that can save lives when administered promptly after animal bites. |
