Rabies, however, is endemic. Stay away from stray dogs around monuments. Rabies can be contracted not only from a bite, but from saliva of the sick animal contacting an open wound. It is fatal if not treated in time. All hotels have references for medical services and some have a doctor on call 24 hours a day.
All Egyptian doctors speak good English.
Embassies can also be consulted. The red crescent is the symbol of medical services in Egypt equivalent to the red cross seen in many countries. It designates hospitals, ambulances, and other medical services. There are good hospitals in Cairo and Alexandria. However, they operate on a cash basis and patients cannot use foreign medical insurance plans.