CDC Tracks 14 Potential Rabies Outbreaks Across 20 US States Following Six Deaths
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Summary
The CDC is tracking 14 potential rabies outbreaks across 20 US states, with six rabies-related deaths reported since September 2024. While human rabies cases remain rare in the US, the disease is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. The article provides public health information about rabies transmission, symptoms, prevention, and what to do if exposed to potentially rabid animals.
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The CDC is tracking 14 potential outbreaks across 20 states
While human cases of rabies in the U.S. are rare, it's still a deadly disease
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear
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