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South Carolina Department of Public Health reports 3 people, 3 pets exposed to rabies
WYFF 4 logo Updated: 2:59 PM EDT Nov 1, 2024
Zach Rainey
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. —
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon and an unvaccinated puppy from different counties tested positive for rabies.
According to DPH, the unvaccinated puppy that tested positive for rabies was found near Union Highway and Stephenson Street in Gaffney, South Carolina. The puppy was exposed to a skunk three weeks before it began showing signs and symptoms of rabies.
The puppy in Cherokee County was tested on Monday and was confirmed to have rabies on Tuesday.
In Cherokee County, three people were exposed and have been referred to their health care providers. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
As for the raccoon that tested positive for rabies, officials said the raccoon was found near Alle Place and Morton Waring Lane in Pinopolis, South Carolina. Pinopolis is a town in Berkeley County.
The raccoon was tested on Tuesday and tested positive for rabies on Wednesday.
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South Carolina Department of Public Health reports 3 people, 3 pets exposed to rabies
WYFF 4 logo Updated: 2:59 PM EDT Nov 1, 2024
Zach Rainey
Digital Content Pro
CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. —
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon and an unvaccinated puppy from different counties tested positive for rabies.
According to DPH, the unvaccinated puppy that tested positive for rabies was found near Union Highway and Stephenson Street in Gaffney, South Carolina. The puppy was exposed to a skunk three weeks before it began showing signs and symptoms of rabies.
The puppy in Cherokee County was tested on Monday and was confirmed to have rabies on Tuesday.
In Cherokee County, three people were exposed and have been referred to their health care providers. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
As for the raccoon that tested positive for rabies, officials said the raccoon was found near Alle Place and Morton Waring Lane in Pinopolis, South Carolina. Pinopolis is a town in Berkeley County.
The raccoon was tested on Tuesday and tested positive for rabies on Wednesday.
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