rabies
Coverage of rabies in the Nexus archive.
- Horse on Fultonville farm tests positive for rabies
A horse on a private farm in Fultonville has tested positive for rabies, as confirmed by the Montgomery County Health Department. The case was identified in the town of Fultonville.
- Rabid goat confirmed in York County, health officials say 4 exposed
A rabid goat was confirmed in York County, South Carolina, with four people exposed. The goat was found near Stallion Spirit and Rocky Hollows Trails and tested positive for rabies four days later. This marks the third rabies case in York County in 2026.
- As Bali battles rabies surge, does dog meat raise the risk?
Bali is experiencing a rabies surge, with five deaths reported this year, including a housewife bitten by a stray cat and three people attacked by a rabid dog in Jembrana regency. Swift post-exposure vaccinations saved three victims after a rabid dog attack.
- Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face
A boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face during a vacation in Ontario. The incident occurred several weeks before his death.
- Brother saves 6-year-old girl from rabid bat attack with makeshift sword
A 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin was bitten by a rabid bat while in a tree, and her brother killed the bat with a makeshift sword. The girl received rabies treatment after the bat tested positive for the virus, which is fatal if untreated.
- Brother saves 6-year-old girl from rabid bat attack with makeshift sword
A 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin was bitten by a rabid bat while in a tree, and her brother killed the bat with a makeshift sword. The girl received rabies treatment after the bat was confirmed to have rabies.
- Brother saves 6-year-old girl from rabid bat attack with makeshift sword
A 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin was bitten by a rabid bat while in a tree, and her brother killed the bat with a makeshift sword. The girl received rabies treatment after the incident, which marked one of the first rabid bat sightings in the county in over a year.
- Pilot bitten by bat after swarm invades his Sheraton hotel room, costing him over $100K for rabies shots: lawsuit
A pilot was bitten by a bat after a swarm entered his Sheraton hotel room, resulting in over $100,000 in rabies shot costs and a lawsuit. His attorney, Edward Lomena, described the incident as frightening.
- 6-year-old girl bitten by rabid bat while playing outside her Wisconsin home, family says
A 6-year-old girl was bitten by a rabid bat while playing outside her home in Wisconsin, according to her family. The incident occurred in an unspecified Wisconsin location.
- Boy, 11, died of rabies after bat landed on his face while he slept
An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face during sleep. Rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms develop but preventable if treated before symptoms appear.
- Boy, 11, dies from rabies after bat landed on his face while he slept but left no visible bite as doctors issue warning
An 11-year-old boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while he slept, leaving no visible bite. Doctors issued a warning following the incident.
- Boy, 11, dies from rabies after bat landed on his face while he slept but left no visible bite as doctors issue warning
An 11-year-old boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while he slept, leaving no visible bite. Doctors have issued a warning following the incident.
- Feral cat in Suffolk tests positive for rabies
A feral cat in Suffolk, Virginia, has tested positive for rabies. The Suffolk Health Department confirmed the case, noting the cat was adopted by a concerned member of the public on Cove Point Drive due to its severe symptoms.
- Henrico confirms fifth rabies case this year after bat tests positive
Henrico County has confirmed its fifth rabies case of 2026 following an incident involving two dogs and a bat. The Henrico County Police Division reported the confirmation after testing revealed the bat was positive for rabies.
- Officials urge contact reports after bat found at Creedmore Lake
A bat was found at Creedmore Lake during a free fishing day in Larimer County, prompting officials to urge contact reports due to uncertainty about its rabies status.
- Rabid bat found at Sask. daycare; school division apologizes for delay in telling parents
A rabid bat found at a daycare in Spiritwood led to children being offered rabies treatment. The school division apologized for delaying notification to parents.
- Rabid fox found in Suffolk neighborhood: VDH
A fox in Suffolk, Virginia, tested positive for rabies and was euthanized by Suffolk Animal Control. The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the case, highlighting rabies as a fatal disease.
- People possibly exposed to rabies after picking up injured bat in Evergreen
Several people may have been exposed to rabies after reports of people picking up and touching an injured bat in Evergreen. The incident highlights potential health risks from wildlife contact.
- Skunk tests positive for rabies in Amsterdam
A skunk in Amsterdam tested positive for rabies. The Montgomery County Health Department confirmed the case.
- ‘Her whole face was covered in blood’: 11 campers attacked by jackals at Sea of Galilee
11 campers were attacked by jackals at the Sea of Galilee. Authorities are concerned at least one animal may be infected with rabies, but all injured campers have been vaccinated and released from hospital.
- Rabies case reported in Mecklenburg County: What we know
A rabies case in a coyote in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, has exposed at least one person and a domestic pet. This marks the fourth rabies case in the county this year, with three involving raccoons and a cat. Authorities are hosting a public event to address coyote-related concerns.
- California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus
A bat found near a sidewalk in South Fremont, California, tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to urge residents to avoid wildlife and seek medical attention if exposed. Authorities confirmed no known human or animal exposures but emphasized the importance of vaccination and caution around wild animals.
- Rabid bat found on Fremont sidewalk prompts health warning
A rabid bat was found on a Fremont sidewalk, prompting health warnings in Alameda County. Officials advise avoiding contact with bats and seeking medical treatment if exposed, as rabies in humans is rare but fatal without care. Multiple rabid bat cases have been reported across the Bay Area this year.
- Midwest dad hoped kidney transplant would save his life - but it ended up giving him RABIES and killing him
A Midwest man underwent a kidney transplant that resulted in rabies, leading to his death. The procedure, intended to save his life, instead caused a fatal infection.
- Rabid bat found inside suburban home marks first of the year in McHenry County
A rabid bat found inside a McHenry County home marked the first such case of the 2026 season. The resident was treated with rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, and authorities provided guidelines for handling bat encounters and preventing future incidents.
- Moment boy, 8, is attacked by rabid BEAVER while fishing in river
An 8-year-old boy was attacked by a rabid beaver while fishing in a river. The incident involved a wild animal and a minor. Details about the attack are limited.
- Rabid bat found in Pasadena, officials warn of health risk
A rabies-infected bat was discovered in Pasadena, prompting public health officials to warn residents to avoid contact with bats and report any sightings. Director of Public Health Manuel Carmona emphasized this is the first such case in Pasadena this year.
- Rabid bat discovered on Fullerton College campus, health officials issue warning
A rabid bat was discovered on the Fullerton College campus near the music building on April 17, prompting Orange County health officials to issue a warning. The bat, found on Chapman Avenue and Lemon Street, tested positive for rabies after being captured.
- Shocking moment Massachusetts woman was mauled by rabid FOX... before vicious creature lunged at cop that came to help her
A Massachusetts woman was attacked by a rabid fox, which later lunged at a police officer who arrived to assist her. The incident highlights the dangers of wildlife encounters and rabid animal threats.
- Shocking moment Massachusetts woman was mauled by rabid FOX... before vicious creature lunged at cop that came to help her
A Massachusetts woman was attacked by a rabid fox, which later lunged at a police officer who arrived to assist her. The incident highlights the dangers of rabid wildlife encounters and the risks faced by first responders.