US Rabies Cases Jump 17 Percent Amid Summer Outbreaks
#Rabies #PublicHealthUS 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. read more
Rabid bat attacks visitors at Olympic National Park
#Rabies #OlympicNationalParkRabid bats are swooping on visitors at Washington's Olympic National Park, with one landing in a woman's hair. Rangers urge anyone with possible contact to seek immediate healthcare, as rabies can be fatal without treatment. read more
Rabid bat attacks park visitors near Washington bridge
#Rabies #NationalParkRabid bats at Olympic National Park are swooping at visitors, with one landing in a woman's hair. Rangers urge anyone potentially exposed to seek immediate healthcare, warning rabies can be fatal if untreated. read more
Art Teacher Dies of Rabies After Bat Bite in Classroom
#California #RabiesLeah Seneng, a California art teacher, died of rabies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom while trying to remove it. She initially showed no symptoms, but became unwell a month later, prompting a rapid decline in health. read more