A fox and cat were infected with rabies in Nizhny Novgorod region, Russia

Quarantine will be implemented in Nizhny Novgorod region.

26.Aug.14 11:04 AM
By Abigail Richards
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A fox and cat were infected with rabies in Nizhny Novgorod region, Russia

Two incidents of rabies infection have registered in Nizhny Novgorod region. A fox and a cat have been infected by disease. This information was provided by Committee of the state veterinary supervision media office on the 25th of August.

Experts say that incident has taken place in Apraskino village that is located in Bolsheboldinsky district. The fact of infection was revealed after a car hit a fox. Several children came up to the place of incident in order to examine the fox. They were interested in its teeth. All of them were provided with necessary medical care in order to prevent infection.

Another case of rabies infection was determined in Yakovlevo village that is located in Buturlinsky district. A cat was infected. A pet was brought here by its hosts from Nizhny Novgorod.

Moreover there was another incident last week which took place in Gorodets. Infected with rabies dog has bitten its owner and hos 10-year old son. Health conditions of victims of this accident are stable at the moment.
The government of Nizhny Novgorod region is working out necessary measures and precautions in order to eliminate the source of disease. At the same time Governor is preparing order which will implement quarantine in the region.

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