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WELLSBURG - The Brooke County Health Department has reported a fourth positive rabies case in the Bethany area for the year.
A raccoon tested positive for rabies through ongoing surveillance with the USDA. The Health Department continues to stress the importance of prevention efforts to residents.
Rabies is spread through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, and can be fatal for humans if symptoms appear prior to treatment. Residents are advised to make sure pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations, and to maintain outside areas to ensure no trash or pet food is left out to attract wild animals.
If anyone sees an animal they feel may be sick, they are advised to contact the Brooke County E911 Center at (304) 737-3660. Any scratch or bite exposure should be immediately washed, and medical attention should be sought.