Dutta, J K2002-05-072009-05-312002-05-072009-05-312002-05-07Dutta JK. Bite by a dog under provocation: is it free from risk? Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 2002 May; 100(5): 330-1http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/102479There is a common belief that rabid dogs bite without provocation, hence a dog bite under provocation is free from the risk of rabies. This is not always true as is evident from the case report narrated below. Here in this article, a man of 38 years was bitten by a dog under provocation. He developed rabies 4 months after the bite and subsequently died. Autopsy revealed Negri bodies from the brain tissue.engAdultAnimalsBehavior, AnimalBites and Stings --virologyDogsHumansMaleRabies --transmissionRisk FactorsCase Reports