Rabies concerns grow in the US – but it’s unclear if there’s an increase of the fatal disease
Summary
Recent unusual cases involving rabid animals have raised concerns in the U.S., but experts say it is unclear if more people are actually contracting rabies. The CDC has issued a warning as more people have asked about rabies and have been treated after exposure to possible rabid animals.Key Facts
- Rabid beavers attacked three people in Maryland recently.
- Hundreds of people were exposed to goats with rabies at a North Carolina petting zoo.
- The CDC issued a health advisory on September 10 about increased human exposure to potentially rabid animals.
- Rabies deaths in the U.S. have dropped from hundreds yearly to fewer than 10 due to vaccines and animal control.
- The CDC received 17% more rabies-related inquiries in July-August this year compared to last year.
- Hundreds of people received preventive treatment after the goat exposure incident; no deaths reported from that event.
- A 13-year-old boy survived a beaver attack but needed multiple surgeries.
- Experts say these incidents may be due to bad luck, not a bigger trend of rising rabies cases.
- People exposed to suspect rabid animals should seek immediate medical help and keep pets vaccinated.
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