Saved a puppy during his vacation in the Philippines, the animal bitten and died of rabies

"Smile and be happy" was the motto that Birgitte Kallestad chose for her Instagram account. This 24 year old Norwegian, in love with life and animals, he died of rage after rescuing a stray dog ​​during his vacation in the Philippines.

According to the Norwegian newspaper VG, the young woman went to the Philippines last February with several friends. During a walk, he found a street puppy and decided to save the animal and take him to his hotel.

While playing with the dog, the animal he bit her and scratched her. He never thought it could be fatal for him. Brigitte, who worked as biochemistry in a hospital, disinfected wounds and continued with his life.

However, already back in Norway, Birgitte he started to get sick. Doctors have been slow to find the source of their disease. When he was finally diagnosed with rabies, it was late, the infection had progressed too much. Brigitte he died last monday.

It was the first death by rage in Norway in 200 years. Rabies can be treated, but if it is not done on time, it can cause a fatal infection to the brain and nervous system.

His family has asked for the vaccine to be mandatory for traveling to countries like the Philippines. "Our dear Birgitte loved animals," said her family in a statement. "Our fear is that it happens to others who have a warm heart like hers".

"It is very important to point out that even if you have been vaccinated before traveling, if you have any contact [con un animal potencialmente infectado] you must go to a local clinic for a second vaccinationexplained Sir Feruglio, head of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

"This is a endemic disease in 150 countries and it's a big health problem. "