Hasenpest in Rhineland-Palatinate: The disease for people is so dangerous!

Hasenpest in Rhineland-Palatinate: The disease for people is so dangerous!

Alarm mood in Rhineland-Palatinate! The dreaded rabbit plague, also known as Tularemia, was discovered in a district and ensures great concern. On November 12, the dangerous pathogen was detected in a died rabbit in the Ruschberg hunting ground in the Birkenfeld district. The veterinary office is now alarm: people are also in acute danger!

The rabbit plague is a bacterial infectious disease that primarily affects rodents such as rabbits and rabbits, but is also transferable to humans. The symptoms in infected animals are alarming: they lose their shyness, no longer flee and show signs of fever and shortness of breath. Walkers and hikers are urgently warned to avoid contact with dead animals. If you discover a dead rabbit or wild rabbit, you should definitely not create a hand!

transmission paths and symptoms

The infection can be made in various ways: through direct contact with infected animals, when preparing wild meat or even inhaling dust -containing particles. Even in frozen wild game, the pathogen remains contagious for months! In humans, the symptoms can occur after three to five days and include high fever, swollen lymph nodes, headache and body pain as well as diarrhea and vomiting. Untreated, the disease can fatal!

The health authorities strongly advise you to see a doctor immediately if you suspect an infection and to inform the corresponding places about dead animals. The situation is serious and the risk of infection remains for months. Protect yourself and your loved ones!