Rabies has not always been around and it


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Posted by surfaddict on Tuesday, 5. October 2010 at 09:55 Bali Time:

In Reply to: crudd posted by bigbadbull on Monday, 4. October 2010 at 20:03 Bali Time:

is not an "event" but an ongoing situation.

This report from the Age:

"Rabies outbreak in Bali sparks tourist warning
December 15, 2008

AUSTRALIANS travelling to Bali are being warned about an outbreak of rabies.

The Indonesian island was considered to be rabies free until the disease was diagnosed last week in two dogs in Kuta, a beach frequented by Australians. Rabies affects the brain and is almost always fatal without treatment. The usual incubation period for the disease is three to eight weeks."

As a result this makes makes any encounter with an aggressive territorial dog a frightening experience.

Dave


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