The National Food Safety Agency has reported two cases of rabies. One was recorded in Bugeac village of Comrat district, in a cat, while another one in Bratusenii Noi village of Edinet district, in a fox. The rabies was confirmed by the virology section of the National Veterinary Diagnosis Center.
Vitalie Caraus, head of the Agency’s sanitary-veterinary surveillance division, has told IPN that when such hotbeds are identified, restrictions are imposed and sanitary-veterinary measures are taken without delay. “Disinfection is performed and then all the animals in the area where the hotbed is detected are vaccinated, if need be. Everyone is informed about the restrictions imposed at the local level. The body of the animal is burned and the remains are buried. Currently, there is no danger that the disease will spread,” he stated.
Contacted by IPN, epidemiologist of the National Public Health Center Arcadie Gutu said the person who comes in touch with a rabid animal and is bitten or hurt must see a doctor to be vaccinated. If an animal shows signs of disease, the case should be reported to the local authorities so as to prevent the infection of other animals in the area and of people.
According to the National Public Health Center, foxes were the main source of rabies in 2016.
