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Raccoon with Rabies Confirmed in Los Angeles County, Marking First Discovery in over 50 Years
Officials said 70 rabid bats have been confirmed this year, and they believe the raccoon was likely infected by a bat.
- On Monday, Los Angeles County officials confirmed a rabid raccoon was discovered in a Westlake Village backyard, marking the first confirmed case in the county since 1973.
- Historically, rabies exposures in Los Angeles County have been associated with contact with bats, which are experiencing a record year with 70 confirmed detections so far.
- According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the raccoon appeared sick but not aggressive, and one vaccinated dog and four people were exposed to it.
- Four people are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis treatment, while the exposed dog remains quarantined and doing well pending variant testing results expected in several weeks.
- Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis urged residents to keep a safe distance from wildlife and ensure pets are vaccinated, as rabies is 100% fatal in animals once symptoms begin.
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Sickly creature found in Los Angeles prompts official warning — marks first case in 50 years
A rabies-positive raccoon found in a Westlake Village backyard marks LA County’s first case in more than 50 years, prompting officials to warn residents about wildlife exposure.
·New York, United States
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Daily BreezeRabid raccoon found in Westlake Village, first time in LA County since 1973
.Four people at a nearby worksite may have been exposed to the raccoon and were being treated
·Los Angeles, United States
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After more than 50 years, a case of rabies in a raccoon was reported in Los Angeles County, United States. The local public health department initiated a special investigation after it was determined that four people may have come into contact with the animal.
·Warsaw, Poland
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