1 suspected case of rabies detected in Region Six

…animal samples sent for testing

A suspected case of rabies has been detected on the East Bank of Berbice (EBB), Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). This is according to Regional Chairman David Armogan.
Speaking to the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) during a recent meeting, Armogan said the suspected infected animal was detected on a farm on the EBB but did not say at which village.
Rabies is a viral infection that affects the central nervous system, leading to severe neurological symptoms and, if left untreated, death. The rabies virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected animal or scratches, most commonly bats and dogs.
Armogan said The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has taken samples from the infected animal for testing.
“Once the animals get rabies it could be transferred to people,” he emphasised.
Meanwhile, Armogan said the GLDA has reported that they visited 679 farms in the region and inspected 1730 animals.
Additionally, 120 small ruminants along with 54 swine, 39 cattle and 1500 poultry were treated with vaccines. (G4)