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A case of rabies in a dog, his owners had brought back from Morocco to Nantes on 1 August, was confirmed on Thursday (11 August) by the Pasteur Institute. All persons in contact were taken into preventive care. While tests were conducted by the Pasteur Institute, an epidemiological investigation was launched by the regional office of Health Pays de la Loire, which identified 24 people who had contact with the animal.
(Via Healthmap - accessed 12/08/11)
Advice for Travellers
Rabies pre-exposure vaccine is available for travellers who are considered to be at risk. Travellers should avoid all contact with animals and dogs and report any bites sustained to a medical practitioner.
