According to the Western Cape Agriculture Department, rabies are now endemiced in the key fur seals.
This means that it is ongoing and protecting population infections during disease species.
In January, in Simon, the windmill attacked a diver in the beach. It was Latest in a number of seal attacks On the coast of the Western Cape.
The diving was gone snorkelling with his family and bitten the leg with a rabid cape fur seal.
The attacker also informed about seals.
Seals are suspected of having The first is infected With the elaps of prey black in the stamps in the chicks.
First marine mammal rabies
Dr. Lesley Van Helden stressed the state veterinarian for epidemiology in the Western Cape Agriculture Department, the severity of the situation.
“Marine mammal is the first to happen” said Broom On the International Seal Day (March 22).
“We are rabies in different types of mammals living on land, but we moved to the sea for the first time.”
“KEY Fur stamps became endemic in the population, so Cape fur seals have the potential of rabies in one of them, where there are along the coast.”
What you need to do
Van Helden should immediately go to the health facility if someone bites someone, scratched or wounded a seal.
Medical professionals can provide treatment to prevent rabies.
In addition, it is very important to ensure that the dogs and cats of houses and cats have been vaccinated so far.
In order to minimize the risks, the NSRi also reminded of swimmers:
- Buddy Up: Never swim alone
- Use tight float and security whistle: These security means increase vision and preparation in water
- Keep the first aid kit in your fresh water and car: It is important for care after the event
- Report Unusual Seal Activity: Report any aggressive or abnormal seal behavior to Cape Town
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