Rabid bat prompts exposure precautions in Hilton Head Plantation
TL;DR Summary
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.
- Rabid bat found in Hilton Head. What to do after potential exposure Hilton Head Island Packet
- Rabid skunk, bats found in the Upstate; numerous pets exposed WYFF
- SC health officals reports rabies exposures after skunk, bats test positive Greenville Online
- DPH confirms rabid animal in Pickens County upstatetoday.com
- Rabid skunk confirmed in Fountain Inn, 13 animals exposed GoLaurens.Com
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
9
Time Saved
4 min
vs 5 min read
Condensed
93%
903 → 62 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Hilton Head Island Packet