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A British grandmother who is seriously ill with rabies was sent home three times by her GP and a hospital before her illness was diagnosed. The victim, in her 50s, was bitten by a puppy while on holiday in India with her husband.She contracted the illness two months ago but only developed symptoms within the last fortnight.According to The Sun, the woman, who lives in London, went to her GP once and the A&E department of Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent, twice over four days.
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Wednesday was World Rabies Day, not that you’d have known it from the complete lack of coverage in the British media. Although rabies still kills 55,000 people a year, it’s one of those “foreign” illnesses that doesn’t seem relevant... Read Post

A new survey released by the Department of Health reveals that while almost 50% of British travellers have become ill or injured on holiday, 35% of these have delayed, often essential, medical treatment until they return home. The m... Read Post

A grandmother who was being treated for rabies after reportedly being bitten by a dog while on holiday in India has died. The identity of the woman, who is thought to be in her 50s and from Greater London, has not been disclosed.She... Read Post