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Rabies

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Rabies

Rabies is a deadly but preventable viral disease. Most rabies cases are in wildlife, including bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes. Rabies can spread to people and pets through infected animals’ bites or scratches. The virus infects the central nervous system causing brain disease and then death. Human deaths from rabies are extremely rare in Michigan. Most cases occur when people do not seek quick medical care following possible exposure. For more information, visit Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (EZID) - Rabies.