Rabies outbreak in Odesa region: over 100 animal bites in a week – how to protect yourself.

In the Odesa region, there has been a noticeable increase in animal attacks on people recently, which may lead to the spread of rabies and other diseases. Over the past week, more than a hundred residents of the region have sought medical attention due to bites.

According to the Odesa Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 114 recorded cases of animal bites in the Odesa region within just a week. Medical professionals warn that bites can cause infections with dangerous diseases, including rabies, which is found in both wild and domestic animals.

Distribution of rabies cases

This year, 217 cases of rabies in animals have been confirmed in the laboratory. Among them, 208 were detected in wild animals (foxes, jackals), while this disease was found in domestic animals (cats and dogs) in 9 cases. Cases of rabies have been recorded across all administrative territories of the region, including:

• Podilskyi district — 57 cases,
• Berezivskyi — 47,
• Bolhradskyi — 33,
• Izmailskyi — 31,
• Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi — 28,
• Rozdilnanska — 20,
• Odesa — 1

What to do in case of an animal bite

In case of a bite from a domestic or wild animal, it is recommended to:

• remember the type of animal;
• examine the injured person;
• call an ambulance or go to a medical facility;
• if there is no bleeding, wash the wound with soapy water and treat it with sterile materials;
• in case of bleeding, stop it and apply a sterile bandage;
• ensure constant monitoring of the injured person until medical help arrives;
• if the condition of the victim worsens, seek emergency medical assistance.

We remind you that we previously mentioned the appearance of venomous black widows near Odesa and how to protect yourself from rabies in the city.

This news reports an increase in animal bite cases in the Odesa region, threatening the spread of diseases, including rabies. In just one week, more than a hundred bite cases have been registered, causing serious concern among local residents. Medical workers urge caution and adherence to necessary safety measures when interacting with animals that may be infected.