Rabid bat prompts exposure precautions in Hilton Head Plantation
TL;DR
A bat found in Hilton Head Plantation tested positive for rabies, exposing one person who was referred for medical care; statewide rabies cases total 78 this year, with Beaufort County reporting two local cases (the bat in Hilton Head and a raccoon in Moss Creek). Officials warn that rabies cannot be diagnosed by appearance and provide guidance on exposure reporting and precautions.
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