Rabies -- United States
A dog in Onondaga County tested positive for rabies following an encounter with a raccoon, the Onondaga County Health Department said.
Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta said the dog, a household pet, tested positive for the virus after interacting with the raccoon while on a walk with its owner. [The only way the dog will test positive is to euthanize the dog and test the brain. - Mod.TG]
Due to contact with the dog, 4 people were exposed to rabies, and each were given
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