Briton dies from rabies after ‘scratch’ from stray puppy in Morocco

His family said that a British woman was “drawn” by a puppy in Morocco and then died of rabies.

South Yorkshire, Yvonne Ford of Barnsley, in February in North Africa on holiday in the country was on holiday with a street dog.

In a social media post reported by the Press Association, Mrs. Ford’s family said that she had developed headaches two weeks ago and then “walked, she couldn’t talk, she sleeps, she can’t swallow”.

The British Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) said there was no risk for wider people, since there was no evidence that there is a rabies among people.

Hospital Trust, Mrs. Ford, was diagnosed at Barnsley Hospital after returning to England.

On Facebook post, his daughter Robyn Thomson said the family “still committed this unreasonable loss”.

“In February, it was drawn very slightly by a puppy in Morocco.”

“At that time, he did not think of any damage and did not think much.

“He got sick two weeks ago, causing him to lose his ability to walk, talk, sleep, swallow, starting from headache.

A UKHSA spokesman added that the close contacts of Mrs. Ford and health workers were evaluated and vaccinated when necessary.

Rabies can cause a life -threatening infection of the brain and nervous system in humans.

It is transferred from an infected animal by injuries such as bites and scratches.

Ukhsa, almost always deadly, but post -exposure treatment, if the virus is given immediately after exposure to the disease, “very effective” in the prevention, he said.

Thomson added: “We never thought that something like this could happen to someone we love.

“Please take the animal bites seriously, vaccinate your pets and train those around you.”

Ukhsa from Dr. Katherine Russell, “Human rabies in England is extremely rare.

“If you are bitten, drawn or licked by an animal in a country where rabies are located, you should wash the wound or exposure area with plenty of soap and water and get medical advice without delay.”

Between 2000-2024, six people of human rabies have been reported in the UK in the UK.

Ukhsa said that rabies are particularly common in Asia and Africa, and that people who visit the affected countries recommend to avoid contact with dogs, cats and other animals wherever they can.

The agency also advised people to receive advice on the need for rabies vaccine before traveling.