A tragic incident occurred in Fresno County, California, as Leah Seneng, a 60-year-old art teacher, passed away from rabies after allegedly being bitten by a bat in her classroom. This marks the first human case of rabies in the county since 1992. Dr. Trnidad Solis from the Fresno County Health Department emphasized the seriousness of rabies, a rare disease that affects the brain and can have severe consequences. Seneng was bitten while trying to rescue the bat in October, only displaying symptoms a month later and passing away four days after being admitted to the hospital.
Health officials state that the most common way rabies is transmitted is through the bite of an infected animal, and once symptoms develop, there is no cure. While Fresno County believes there is no current threat to public health, they are collaborating with the Merced County Health Department to identify any additional exposures and provide vaccinations. Colleagues of Seneng have created a GoFundMe account to support her family during this difficult time. Experts stress the importance of prevention, including vaccinating both humans and pets against rabies.
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