Yvonne Ford, a British woman from Barnsley, died from rabies after a minor scratch from a puppy in Morocco while on holiday. Two weeks after her return to the UK, Ford began suffering severe symptoms including headaches and loss of bodily functions, ultimately leading to her death. Despite the incident, the UK Health Security Agency clarified there is no current risk of rabies transmission to the wider public. The tragic case raises awareness about the importance of taking animal bites seriously and the effectiveness of post-exposure treatments for rabies.
We never thought something like this could happen to someone we love. Please take animal bites seriously, vaccinate your pets, and educate those around you.
At the time, she did not think any harm would come of it and didn't think much of it. Two weeks ago she became ill, starting with a headache.
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