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Scientists Identify 1st Known Outbreak of Rabies in Seals

Scientists in South Africa 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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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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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.

Deadly rabies outbreak as scientists confirm infection in totally new species

Rabies has been found for the first time in a new species, according to scientists, who discovered that the infection had ...

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eThekwini municipality urges pet owners to vaccinate against rabies

Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent rabies in both pets and humans. The eThekwini Municipality is urging all pet ...

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Happy 50th 'SNL!' Here's a Look Back at the Show's Very First Cast NEW YORK (AP) — Happy 50th “SNL!" The NBC sketch comedy ...

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Namibia At Risk of Seal Rabies

A local environmental group is concerned about an outbreak of seal rabies among South Africa's seal colony, which could spread to Namibia.

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SPCA puts spotlight on rabies

Boksburg SPCA will do its part in vaccinating animals against rabies in commemoration of World Rabies Day on September 28.

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Rabies Diagnostics Market is set to Fly High Growth in Years to Come 2024-2032

The Global Rabies Diagnostics Market was valued at approximately USD 2.11 Billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to around USD 3.56 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...

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Hooded vultures in Ghana and South Africa on the brink, study says

High rates of inbreeding among hooded vultures in Ghana and South Africa spell trouble for their future, according to a newly ...

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Anti-rabies effort continues on Cape Cod and South Coast

The Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts Rabies Task Force is once again distributing baits laced with anti-rabies vaccine ...

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