It is caused by the rabies virus (a lyssavirus), which attacks the central nervous system and, if left untreated, is almost always fatal. Despite being preventable through vaccination, rabies remains ...
A skunk in the Courtland area of Southampton County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Southampton County ...
A bulldog in Pike County, Alabama tested positive for rabies after exhibiting aggressive behavior. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is monitoring other dogs in the area and urging ...
A vaccinated dog in Chicago tested positive for rabies, exposing 13 people who are now receiving post-exposure treatment; none have shown symptoms. This is the first rabies-positive dog case in Cook ...
A bat tested positive for rabies in Louisville's Okolona neighborhood, prompting health officials to urge caution. While officials believe the bat had no human contact, rabies is a serious concern for ...
An injured bat that was rescued from a back garden in the Isle of Wight has tested positive for a rare rabies-like virus, known as European Bat Lyssavirus-1 (EBLV-1). Although EBLV causes a ...