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Rabies Alert: Otter Tests Positive Near Skinners Turn Road - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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Otters are relatively uncommon hosts for the rabies virus. Experts suggest that the otter likely contracted the disease from a raccoon during a terrestrial encounter. This incident serves as a crucial reminder for pet owners to ensure their animals are vaccinated against rabies. Residents are urged to be vigilant of wildlife displaying abnormal behavior.

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Rabies Alert: Otter Tests Positive Near Skinners Turn Road - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

In a recent unsettling discovery, an otter found dead in a creek near Skinners Turn Road has tested positive for rabies, according to local health officials. This rare incident of rabies in an otter has prompted warnings about the prevalence of the virus among wildlife in Maryland and the broader mid-Atlantic region. The case, which came to light earlier this week, is unusual due to otters being relatively uncommon hosts for the rabies virus. Ex…

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