**4. Discussion**

Rabies is a deadly disease if not treated promptly and properly. In our study, we collected data on dog bite victims and patterns in different zones in Srinagar, Kashmir. We found that males were bitten more than females, which is likely due to the fact that men in the area venture out of their homes to go to work more often than the women do. Most victims are 30 to 40 years old, which conforms with the findings of Mohammadzadeh et al. [5] and Agarvval and Reddaiah [6]. Due to fear of rabies, most victims reported to the hospital on the same day they were bitten. The highest number of cases was seen in the evening when people usually return from work and school. The site of the bite is important, as the rabies virus has broad tissue tropism. The majority of dog bites were to the legs, which other studies by Ain et al. [4], Acharya et al. [7], Chopra et al. [8], and Agarvval and Reddaiah [6] have also confirmed. When a dog threatens a person, it typically bites the lower extremities. Conversely, when a person threatens a dog, the dog is more prone to biting the upper extremities. Although only some of the bites were to the face and head, we observed that children aged younger than 10 years were more prone to being bitten on the head compared to older victims. Typically, children display offensive acts toward dogs, and the head of a *Occurrence of Dog Bites and Rabies within Humans in Srinagar, Kashmir DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.98227*

child is closer to the mouth of a dog. Most of the bites were category 3, which means the bites penetrated the skin and caused deep wounds. Victims of category 3 bites received immunoglobin treatment. The west zone of the city experienced the greatest number of dog bite incidents. This might be because the area is crowded and has many open garbage dumps, which attract stray dogs and increase the risk of rabies transmission. The west zone is a downtown area where streets are densely inhabited and where people regularly throw food into the streets. The accessibility of food in the garbage not only augments fertility in dogs but also makes them more prone to attack humans whom they may view as competition for food.
