Summary
Yvonne Ford, a grandmother from Barnsley, died from rabies after being scratched by a stray puppy in Morocco. The disease was diagnosed at Barnsley Hospital only after a psychiatrist asked about her travel history due to her symptoms. Her family is advocating for public awareness about the importance of seeking immediate medical help if scratched or bitten by animals abroad.
Key Facts
- Yvonne Ford died from rabies after a puppy scratched her in Morocco.
- Ford's symptoms appeared four months later in May when she was already back in the UK.
- She experienced severe headaches, nausea, and disorientation.
- A psychiatrist identified rabies as the cause after reviewing Ford's travel history.
- Rabies is always fatal once symptoms appear.
- The family stressed the need for raising public awareness about rabies risks when traveling abroad.
