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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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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

A dead bat found outside a clinic in Cedar Park, near Austin, tested positive for rabies, police said this week.

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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 ...

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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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Bat tests positive for rabies outside of Austin, officials urge caution

A bat has tested positive for rabies in Cedar Park outside of Austin, members of the Cedar Park Police Department are urging ...

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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 ...

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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