{"id":45521,"date":"2024-07-05T11:22:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T09:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/rabies-detected-in-cape-fur-seals-along-western-cape-coast-warning-issued-20240705-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T02:40:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T00:40:57","slug":"rabies-detected-in-cape-fur-seals-along-western-cape-coast-warning-issued-20240705-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/rabies-detected-in-cape-fur-seals-along-western-cape-coast-warning-issued-20240705-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rabies detected in Cape Fur seals along Western Cape coast, warning issued"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"p\" id=\"U102202239980FfB\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rabies has been detected in Cape fur seals along the Western Cape coast, prompting the NICD to issue a public alert. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Individuals, especially those frequently in contact with seals, are urged to exercise caution and seek immediate medical attention if bitten.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing testing of stored seal samples aims to determine the outbreak\u2019s timeline and extent.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) sent out an alert last week to make the public aware of the ongoing rabies risk along the Western Cape coast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">This after a Cape fur seal off the coast at Big Bay tested positive for rabies. The Cape fur seal died on 22 May and the laboratory results came in on 7 June.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>The NICD says this precaution applies to the entire Cape Peninsula coastline. Any person bitten by a seal is urged to seek immediate medical attention, and to notify the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_d24415a7\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cAfter the recent confirmation of rabies in Cape fur seals along the Western Cape coast, residents and travellers are urged to be cautious when visiting our coastline. Individuals who frequently come in contact with seals or using coastal areas for recreational activities such as surfers, divers, water sports enthusiasts, and those in the fishing industry particularly are asked to be extra cautious,\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>the NICD says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>Stored samples collected from seals since 2021 by Sea Search are currently being tested to determine the timeline and extent of the outbreak.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>The Agricultural Research Council\u2019s Onderstepoort Veterinary Research has confirmed positive rabies cases in seals from Melkbosstrand (October 2023), Plettenberg Bay (January 2024), and Die Dam near Gansbaai (June 2024). Additionally, researchers at the University of Pretoria have detected rabies in seals from Fish Hoek (October 2023), Pringle Bay (February 2024), Strand (May 2024), and Muizenberg (May 2024).<\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"YouTube\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_db906bcf\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GRGx6Fn07R4\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>These findings highlight the potential for rabies cases along the entire coastline where seals are present, the NICD says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"h6\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<h3>Critical information on rabies<\/h3>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>Rabies is a serious and often fatal disease. The rabies virus is spread to humans and other animals through contact with the saliva of infected animals. Humans can be exposed to rabies through bites, scratches or licks to wounds, grazes, broken skin, or to the lining of the mouth and nose by rabid animals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>\u201cThe common signs and symptoms of rabies in people include discomfort or pain at the site of the (previous) wound, fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting. This rapidly progresses to signs of neurological dysfunction, which may include changed behaviour, confusion, and agitation. People with rabies can also display hypersalivation, localised weakness and paralytic syndromes, which eventually progresses to coma and death,\u201d the NICD says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>Immediate medical attention following suspected rabies exposure is critical. If no post-exposure prophylaxis is given, an infected person may start experiencing symptoms one to three months after exposure. In rare cases, symptoms can develop after more than six months following an exposure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"h6\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<h3>Advice for seal bite victims<\/h3>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>If you have been bitten by a seal in the last six months, it is crucial to seek medical evaluation from a healthcare provider (general practitioner, clinic, public or private hospital) immediately.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>\u201cThe incident will be assessed for the necessity of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). This is irrespective of whether you previously received medical attention for the bite. Rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin is available at strategic public hospitals, emergency centres at private hospitals, travel clinics and selected pharmacies,\u201d the NICD says.<\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"InfoBlock\" data-pos=\"Middle\" id=\"embed_36d3b7d1\">\n<div class=\"heading\">For bites from animals such as dogs, cats, mongooses, jackals or seals, follow these steps:<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<ul class=\"ul\" format=\"Square\" id=\"U102202239980UEC\">\n<li class=\"li\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water, as soon as possible after the injury.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Visit a hospital emergency centre promptly for a medical assessment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">The need for PEP with rabies vaccine and rabies immunoglobulin administration will be determined based on the category or nature of the bite, severity, and risk assessment for potential rabies exposure.\n<div class=\"h6\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Additional measures<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"li\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Avoid interacting with seals and other wild animals.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Ensure your pets\u2019 rabies vaccinations are current. Pets need re-vaccination every 1-3 years, depending on the vaccine and regional rabies risk.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Keep dogs controlled or on a leash to prevent contact with wild animals.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Report any strange animal behaviour to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elsenburg.com\/veterinary-services\/animal-health-and-disease-control\/\" target=\"_blank\">local State Veterinary Office<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Stay informed, stay safe, and take immediate action if exposed. Rabies is preventable with prompt and appropriate medical care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\"><strong>For more information, contact your local healthcare provider or visit the nearest medical centre. Alternatively for more information on rabies and its preventions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elsenburg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RabiesAwareness-FAQ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">visit this website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) sent out an alert last week to make the public aware of the ongoing rabies risk along the Western Cape 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