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Rabid raccoon enters South Carolina hospital, One person exposed

Rabid raccoon enters South Carolina hospital, One person exposed Image/edbo 23 via pixabay It is reported that at least one person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider. “To reduce the risk of getting rabies, always give wild and stray animals plenty of space”, said Terri McCollister, Rabies Program Team Leader. “If you see an animal in need, avoid touching it and contact someone trained in handling animals, such as your local animal control officer or wildlife rehabilitator.” This raccoon is the 14th animal in Lexington County to test positive for rabies in 2020. There have been 167 cases of rabid animals statewide this year. Since 2011, South Carolina has averaged approximately 130 positive cases a year. In 2019, 17 of the 148 confirmed rabies cases in South Carolina were in Lexington County.

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