Guwahati: A 16-year-old girl from Barpeta, Assam received life-saving treatment at the Swahid Madan Rauta Sub-divisional Civil Hospital in Patshala, Bajali district, after being bitten by a cobra.
The incident occurred while she was working at home.
Her family rushed her to the hospital in Pathsala as soon as they found out about the bite.
The doctors applied anti-venom as soon as the girl was admitted to counter the venom’s effects.
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Doctors said she arrived with worrying symptoms like difficulty swallowing, double vision, and drooping eyelids, indicating a venomous bite.
Upon examination, the doctors confirmed it was a cobra bite.
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“People should visit nearby hospitals immediately and avoid black magic practitioners,” the doctors advised noting that sometimes people tend to black magic rather than seeking medical help in such cases.
Doctor Utpal Baruah highlighted the critical condition upon Farida’s arrival.
He said, “The girl was unconscious when brought in. Thankfully, due to timely intervention by our staff and her arrival at the right time, she is now recovering well.”