Rabies

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Incidence of Rabies



Rabies occurs worldwide, affecting pets and wildlife. Overall prevalence is low in most places, but in some areas, the virus poses a serious threat to animals and humans. In the Northeastern United States, rabies has been epidemic among raccoons since the late 1970s.


More than 50% of all rabies cases in the United States involve raccoons. Skunks (22.5%), foxes (6.5%), and insectivorous bats (10%) are other common carriers. Rabies is rarely found in smaller mamm...Read the full article