US rabies cases surged 17 percent this summer, tied to outbreaks involving bats, beavers and raccoons, the CDC reports. Roughly 4,000 annual US cases occur, with fewer than 10 deaths. Prompt treatment after animal bites or scratches remains critical, as infections prove fatal once symptoms begin.
US Rabies Cases Jump 17 Percent Amid Summer Outbreaks
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