Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water. Swimming pools which are well-chlorinated and maintained are safe.
Rabies is also present.
For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix. Many medicines are unavailable and doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health care services.