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Person dies in Yorkshire from rabies after contact with stray dog while on holiday in Morocco
- A woman from Yorkshire died of rabies after being bitten by a stray dog during a trip to Morocco and was subsequently diagnosed at Barnsley Hospital.
- The infection occurred abroad amid six other UK cases linked to overseas exposure since 2000, with rabies not circulating in UK animals except some bats.
- The UK Health Security Agency assessed health workers and close contacts, offering vaccinations and reminded travellers to avoid contact with animals in rabies-affected countries.
- Dr Katherine Russell emphasized that the case does not pose a threat to the general population and advised anyone exposed to an animal bite or scratch to immediately clean the area thoroughly and seek medical attention to prevent rabies.
- This case highlights the rarity of rabies in the UK and the importance of prompt post-exposure treatment and traveller caution to prevent this nearly always fatal disease.
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Go: Rabies deaths are preventable
SEN. Bong Go urged Filipinos to remain vigilant against rabies, adding it remains a public health threat despite the low number of cases. The Department of Health has reported a 32-percent decrease in rabies cases compared to the same period last year. "Rabies cannot be ignored, even though the number of cases has decreased; it is still deadly if treatment is delayed," said Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography. Go issued…
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