South Carolina Confirms 2 Rabid Animals, Exposing 1 Person and 2 Dogs
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Updated · WYFF4 Greenville · Jul 17
South Carolina Confirms 2 Rabid Animals, Exposing 1 Person and 2 Dogs
2 articles · Updated · WYFF4 Greenville · Jul 17
Summary
South Carolina public health officials confirmed a rabid raccoon in Greenwood County and a rabid fox in Georgetown County, adding two new animal cases to the state's tally.
One dog was exposed near Blue Jay and Stevenson Roads in Greenwood, while one person and one dog were exposed near Plantersville Road and North Fraser Street in Georgetown.
The exposed animals are expected to be quarantined under the South Carolina Rabies Control Act, and the exposed person has been referred for care.
Statewide, South Carolina has recorded 59 rabid animals this year, as health officials urged residents to keep pets and livestock vaccinated and report possible contact.