Guatemala has found 13 cases of rabies in cattle this year, with the worst outbreak in the north

The article discusses the occurrence of bovine rabies in northern Guatemala, with eight recent cases reported in regions such as Petén, Baja Verapaz, and Alta Verapaz, and additional cases in Escuintla, Santa Rosa, Jutiapa, Zacapa, and Izabal. From 2018 to September 2024, there have been 106 recorded cases, peaking in 2018 with 44 cases. Rabies, a zoonotic disease affecting all mammals, poses significant health risks and economic challenges, especially in rural areas. The article emphasizes the social and economic repercussions of rabies and outlines the health measures implemented to manage the disease.

Guatemala's Libertad reported that the eight cases of bovine rabies infection in the north were concentrated in Petén, Baja Verapaz and Alta Verapaz, including four cases in Petén and two cases in each of the other two provinces. In addition to the three northern provinces, Escuintla, Santa Rosa and Rosa, Jutiapa, Zacapa and Izabal departments reported one case each. From 2018 to September 2024, a total of 106 cases of bovine rabies were reported in Guatemala. The highest number was in 2018, with 44 cases. Rabies is a zoonotic disease that affects all mammals. Cases of infection are found all over the world and it is estimated that more than 70,000 people die each year, mainly in rural ...