Top medic urges caution after woman's rabies death

A 59-year-old woman from Barnsley, UK, died from rabies after contracting the disease following contact with a stray dog in Morocco. Despite the UK being rabies-free, health experts warn travelers to seek medical advice and vaccinations before going abroad, especially to regions with a higher risk of rabies like Africa and Asia. Symptoms of rabies can appear weeks to months after exposure, and early treatment is crucial as the disease is almost always fatal once symptoms manifest.