VIVAnews - The Australian government warns the Australian citizens travelling in Bali to be aware of rabies outbreak. Tourists are requested to keep their distance not only from dogs but also cats and monkeys.
"At the moment, there is no indication that the disease has spread to animals other than dogs. However any animal should be considered to pose a potential risk," said acting director of Australian NT's Centre for Disease Control Dr. Peter Markey, as quoted from aap, on Sunday, Dec 14.
Dr. Markey said that if anyone is bitten or scratched by an animal, they should seek immediate medical attention. People who believe that they may have been exposed to rabies should receive rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) and a rabies vaccination as soon as possible, Dr. Markey said.
Last week, Bali was declared to be under 'extraordinary circumstances' following a finding that two dogs were infected by rabies. An inhabitant of South Kuta was dead, allegedly after being bitten by the infected dog. Upon an incident, local administration has ordered annihilation of wild dogs and started vaccination on thousands of dogs in Bali.
Rabies virus is infectious and and can be fatal.
Translated by: Bonardo Maulana Wahono
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