Top medic urges caution after woman's rabies death
Summary
Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley, died after contracting rabies from a dog scratch while on vacation in Morocco. Professor Andrew Lee emphasized the importance of getting health advice and vaccines before traveling abroad, as rabies can be fatal if not treated quickly. Rabies is rare in the UK, but travelers can catch it from animals in other countries.Key Facts
- Yvonne Ford contracted rabies in Morocco and died in June after returning to the UK.
- Ford was scratched by a puppy during her February vacation.
- Rabies symptoms can take weeks or months to appear and affect the brain and nerves.
- Rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms start, but early treatment after exposure can prevent it.
- The UK has been free of rabies since the early 20th century, with rare cases from abroad.
- Professor Lee stressed the need for travelers to get health advice and vaccinations before trips.
- People should seek immediate medical help if bitten, scratched, or licked by an animal abroad.
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