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The Quintana Roo Ministry of Health has requested to locate those who had contact with a gray fox in the parking lot of Bodega Aurrera, on Kabah Avenue, due to the potential risk of rabies exposure.
The Quintana Roo Ministry of Health issued a health alert in Cancun due to the presence of a gray fox with possible rabies and requested the collaboration of the public to identify people who may have had contact with the animal.
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According to the health authorities' notice, the fox was seen last Saturday, October 3, in the parking lot of Bodega Aurrera, located in Supermanzana 248, on Kabah Avenue, in Cancun.
The agency requested that anyone who has had physical contact with the animal, or whose pet has interacted with it, contact authorities to receive guidance and medical follow-up.
What should you do if you had contact with the Cancun gray fox?
The Quintana Roo Ministry of Health asked people who touched the animal or whose pets interacted with it to call the following numbers:
- 911: Número de emergencias.
- 99 88 88 66 40: Atención de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a 16:00 horas.
They can also go to the nearest medical unit to receive guidance and follow-up.
In case of a bite or scratch, it is recommended to immediately wash the affected area with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention without waiting for symptoms to appear.
What is rabies and how is it transmitted to humans?
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can be transmitted from infected animals to people.
The virus is transmitted mainly through bites or when the saliva of an infected animal comes into contact with open wounds or mucous membranes, such as the eyes and mouth.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), rabies is fatal in almost all cases once clinical symptoms appear. However, it can be prevented through immediate medical care and post-exposure prophylaxis when indicated.
SYMPTOMS
Among the symptoms that may occur are fever, headache, general malaise, and neurological disturbances.
For this reason, health authorities recommend not waiting for symptoms to appear before seeking medical attention following potential exposure.
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