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Rabies detection in gray fox in Cancún

Overview

Health authorities in Quintana Roo confirmed that a gray fox captured in Cancún was infected with the rabies virus. The animal was located on October 3 in a supermarket parking lot on Kabah Avenue.

During the encounter, a one-year-old girl suffered a scratch on her finger. She received immediate medical attention and preventive anti-rabies vaccinations, and is reported to be in good health. Following the incident, the fox was captured in coordination with the Institute of Biodiversity and Natural Protected Areas of Quintana Roo (IBANQROO) and subsequently euthanized for laboratory testing. The State Public Health Laboratory confirmed the presence of the Lyssavirus.

As of mid-October, there are no recorded cases of human rabies in the state related to this event. The Quintana Roo Ministry of Health has activated epidemiological surveillance protocols and issued an alert for anyone who may have had direct physical contact with the fox, including bites, scratches, or pets that interacted with the animal. Officials advise the public to avoid contact with wildlife and to report any suspicious animal sightings in urban areas.

Entities

Secretaría de Salud de Quintana Roo · Cancún · Instituto de Biodiversidad y Áreas Naturales Protegidas · Bodega Aurrera · Laboratorio Estatal de Salud Pública

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Cancún authorities confirm rabies in gray fox after attack on infant

    Authorities in Cancún confirmed rabies in a gray fox that attacked a one-year-old girl. The child is healthy after receiving vaccines, and officials are seeking others who may have had contact with the animal.

  2. [HEALTH] 10 sources
    Cancún authorities confirm rabies in gray fox after child scratched

    Health authorities in Cancún confirmed a gray fox was infected with rabies after it scratched a one-year-old girl. Officials are seeking anyone who had contact with the animal for medical follow-up.

Sources

canal44.com · diarioavanzada.com.mx · drvnoticias.com · estosdias.com.mx · expreso.com.mx · lanigua.com.mx · lineadirectaportal.com · poresto.net · quintafuerza.mx · tribunademexico.com · xeu.mx