Street cats in Turkey attack Russian tourists

In autumn, the number of injuries from street cats among Russian tourists has significantly increased in Turkey. In recent days, several Russian citizens have sought medical help in Turkish clinics after contact with stray animals.

In Istanbul, 25-year-old Muscovite suffered from a street cat – the animal scratched her to the blood. The girl needed vaccinations against tetanus and rabies, according to the telegram channel SHOT. Another incident occurred in the historic district of Antalya: a 44-year-old tourist from Kaliningrad tried to pet a cat, and he deeply bit her finger.

Cat bites and scratches are the reason for most appeals to rabies specialists in the country. Because of thin teeth and claws, bacteria penetrate deep into the tissues. One of the most dangerous is pasteurella, which is found in the vast majority of cats. In people, it can provoke purulent inflammation, an abscess, damage to joints and bones, and in rare cases - blood poisoning and meningitis.

According to local residents, in the fall, stray cats become more aggressive. The reason is the struggle for territory and food before the onset of winter. The outflow of tourists also plays a role: the number of people who feed animals is decreasing.

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