Rabies cases in RI are already outpacing recent years. What to know

Raccoons have accounted for the most, 14, followed by bats, 7. A rabid cat, coyote, skunk and a woodchuck have also tested ...
ScienceAlert on MSN

Ontario Child Dies From Rabies in First Locally Acquired Case Since 1967

Bats are the leading cause of rabies infections in humans in North America. (Stan Tekiela Author/Naturalist/Wildlife Photographer/Moment/Getty Images) After the death of a child in Ontario, Canada, ...

Rabies cases in SC rise in late summer, DPH says. Here's how to protect yourself

Rabies cases in SC may increase in the next couple of months, according to the SCDPH. Here's what to know.

11-year-old boy in Canada dies from rabies after waking up with a bat on his face

After an 11-year-old boy died of rabies, doctors are urging the public to seek medical attention following exposure to bats, even when no obvious scratches or bite marks are visible.

Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth

An 11-year-old Canadian boy has died from rabies after waking up with a bat on his nose and mouth.

11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face

A new medical report details how an 11-year-old boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face while sleeping. Here's more on his death.