The town of Villarreal, Spain, is shocked by the sudden death of a woman 38 years old, who suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest after going to the health center in the Carinyena neighborhood last Friday night.
The incident has generated concern because, shortly before dying, The woman had been bitten by a hamster at her home.
According to local media, the victim started to feel bad after the bite and decided to go to the health center around 10:30 p.m., accompanied by her two minor children, a 17-year-old teenager and an 11-year-old boy.
However, a few meters from the main entrance of the clinic, The woman collapsed and died before she could receive medical attention.. The health personnel could not do anything to save his life, limiting themselves to certifying his death.
After the incident, several units of the National Police went to the scene to gather information. Now, it will be the autopsy that determines If there is any relationship between the hamster bite and the fatal outcome, or if everything has been a tragic coincidence.
Experts point out that, although it is rare, there are cases in which a hamster bite It can transmit bacterial infections or even rabies, if the animal is infected.
However, these types of pets do not usually carry serious diseases. Authorities have urged animal owners to be cautious and thoroughly clean any wounds after a bite to minimize the risk of infection.
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