California Teacher Succumbs to Rabies After Classroom Bat Bite

A California art teacher, Leah Seneng, died from a rare rabies infection after encountering a bat in her classroom. This is the first rabies case in Fresno County in over 30 years. Rabies, nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear, can be prevented with timely post-exposure prophylaxis. Officials emphasize avoiding bats and ensuring pets are vaccinated to prevent rabies. The CDC notes bats are the most common source of rabies exposure in the U.S.