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Scientists Identify 1st Known Outbreak of Rabies in Seals

Scientists Identify First Known Outbreak of Rabies in Seals

Scientist in South Africa believe they have successfully identified the first time the rabies virus has spread to sea mammals, in this case among 24 dead Cape fur seals. The bodies of the sea mammals were discovered in various locations across the west and south coast of the country, according to state veterinarian Dr. Lesley van Helden.

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Scientists say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals

The only other known case of rabies in a sea mammal was in a ringed seal in Norway's Svalbard islands in the early 1980s. That seal had likely been infected by a rabid arctic fox, researchers said, and there was no evidence of rabies spreading among seals there.

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South African Officials Find Rabies Outbreak in Seals

Officials in South Africa say they are experiencing a rabies outbreak among its wild seal population. It's the first time they say an outbreak of the virus has been found in sea mammals. A representative for the city of Cape Town says it received reports of aggressive seals from local residents,

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South Africa Warns About Aggressive Seals After Rabies Found

Officials in South Africa say they are experiencing a rabies outbreak among its wild seal population. It's the first time they say an outbreak of the virus has been found in sea mammals.

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Dr. Cynthia Maro: Rabies facts for pet owners

In the U.S., in 2022, there were 3,579 reported cases of rabies infections. All of those cases were confirmed through brain ...

Rabies is spreading among marine animals for the first time

Rabies has been found in Cape fur seals in South Africa. Experts are investigating how the disease spread, and impact on seal ...

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One person, two dogs exposed to rabies in Aiken County

One person and two dogs in Aiken County were exposed to rabies Sept. 16. The person was exposed by a raccoon near Natures ...

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Drive-through rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats scheduled in Santa Rosa County

The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County and Santa Rosa County Animal Services are hosting a drive-through ...

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Jefferson County to host rabies clinic on Oct. 17

The Jefferson County Public Health Department has announced a rabies clinic will take place at the Jefferson County Dog ...

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Dead bat found outside Central Texas medical clinic tested positive for rabies

A dead bat found outside a Central Texas medical clinic has tested positive for rabies. Cedar Park Police said the bat was ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY PETS CAN RECEIVE FREE RABIES VACCINES AT SPCA OF WESTCHESTER

Call to Make an Appointment for Saturday, September 28 Westchester County residents can schedule free rabies vaccinations for ...

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Pittsylvania County raccoon diagnosed with rabies

Danville Health District has issued a notice about a raccoon testing positive for rabies.The rabid raccoon was located in the ...

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Raccoon in New Bedford's Buttonwood Park area tests positive for rabies. What to know.

State health officials have notified the city that a raccoon found in the Buttonwood Park area has tested positive for rabies ...

Raleigh Police Department Hosts Discounted Rabies Vaccines and Free Microchipping Clinics for Pets

Raleigh's Animal Control Unit is hosting pet care clinics offering discounted rabies shots and free microchipping in ...

SPCA needs funds for rabies shots

The public is encouraged to donate. The SPCA’s banking details are: Benoni SPCA FNB Account number: 54475778429 Branch code ...

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