Rabies — United States
The worst rabies epidemic in 2 decades has Sheffield [Massachusetts] residents worried for their children and pets alike. “I haven’t seen it this bad since 1992,” said animal control officer Martin Clark. Clark said the town has seen rabid foxes, skunks and even a woodchuck over the last few weeks. He said the heat might be the culprit, but added that there was no way to be sure.
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the brain of mammals. It is transmitted through saliva, usually by bites,
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