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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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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 ...

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Chemung County rabies clinics coming up, registration open

Pet owners can now register for one of Chemung County’s upcoming rabies clinics. The Chemung County Department of Health is ...

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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 ...

Rabies: symptoms, prevention and when to call for help

After four cases of rabies were confirmed in the Roanoke-Alleghany Health District, 10 News is working for you with ...

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Free rabies shots, microchip offered at this clinic in Los Banos

The Los Banos Animal Shelter is offering free vaccination and microchipping services for late September, according to ...

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Copperas Cove Animal Control trying to catch skunk after it gaves rabies to kitten

COPPERAS COVE, Texas — Copperas Cove Animal Control says a rabid skunk is on the loose. They first got reports of the skunk ...

Tanzania targets rabies elimination with WOAH support

TANZANIA is poised to benefit from more affordable, high-quality rabies vaccines from the World Organisation for Animal ...

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Copperas Coves warns of recent rabies exposure case

Animal control officers responded to a fight between a feral kitten and a skunk. The kitten tested positive for rabies. The ...

Veterinarians on alert as rabies cases spike in Roanoke Valley

A recent increase in rabies cases in the Roanoke Valley has local veterinarians and health officials on high alert.

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Understanding rabies in dogs: Symptoms, treatment and prevention

Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through the saliva of infected animals such as dogs, bats, and raccoons. It affects the ...

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Douglas County health officials offer tips on how to 'bat proof' your house as rabies risks increase this time of year

With the official start of fall over the weekend, the Douglas County Health Department wanted to remind people bats are more ...

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