2024-01-16 15:24:00
“A case of rabies in a puppy in the Var was confirmed on January 5, 2024 by the National Rabies Reference Laboratory in Nancy. The animal, illegally imported from Morocco, died 13 days following its introduction into the territory” , indicates the ministry in a press release.
The puppy entered the country by plane on December 16 and died of rabies on December 29, the ministry said.
“All people exposed to the animal were contacted by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Regional Health Agency and taken care of by an anti-rabies center,” according to the ministry press release.
Rabies is “a disease that is systematically fatal once symptoms appear, both in humans and animals,” recalls the ministry website.
Contamination of humans occurs by an animal through saliva during bites, scratches, licks on damaged skin or mucous membranes (eye, mouth), but it is not transmitted during pet caresses. animal, we specify. The disease is not transmitted between humans.
Since 2001, France has been officially recognized as rabies-free (apart from bats), but the deadly disease continues to circulate in many countries, particularly in Asia and Africa, where dogs are responsible for the majority of cases of rabies. transmission to humans, indicates the website of the Ministry of Agriculture. Very rare cases are detected in France, including in October 2022.
“Only vaccination and compliance with precise safety instructions can protect animals and people,” underlines the ministry.
“It is prohibited to bring dogs and cats back to French territory”, unless they have a “vaccination record and a health certificate established by the health authorities of the country”, and in particular a “ valid anti-rabies vaccination”, recalls the ministry.
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