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Rabies cases increased 17 percent in July and August, CDC says - The Washington Post

Published by The Washington Post By Amy B Wang · 11 September 2026 at 04:52
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Rabies cases increased 17 percent in July and August, CDC says - The Washington Post
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Rabies spreads primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal and is nearly always fatal for humans if not promptly treated.

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