CouncilRabies
Rabies is a fatal viral disease of the nervous system caused by a Rhabdovirus which can affect all mammals including humans.
The disease is usually spread by saliva following a bite of an infected animal. Clinical signs include aggression, paralysis and if left untreated, even death.
Rabies was eradicated from the UK in 1922 and the Pet Travel Scheme and quarantine protects against infected animals entering the UK. However some European bats carry rabies-related viruses
If you require further information, please refer to the DEFRA website.
Further information
E-mail: healthandsafety@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Tel: 020 7364 5008
Fax:020 7364 6901
Pid No: 847
