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First Rabies Case in Illinois in Over 30 Years Detected in Chicago Dog

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Source: ABC7 Chicago
First Rabies Case in Illinois in Over 30 Years Detected in Chicago Dog
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A dog in Chicago tested positive for rabies for the first time in decades, after biting someone on December 11. The dog, vaccinated in June, was adopted from a Florida rescue and euthanized after exhibiting behavioral issues. The source of rabies exposure is under investigation.

Topics:healthpets-and-animals#animal-rescue#chicago#dog#pets-and-animals#public-health#rabies
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  1. Chicago dog tests positive for rabies for 1st time in decades, Illinois Department of Public Health says  ABC7 Chicago
  2. Dog tests positive for rabies in Chicago, marking first case in Illinois in over 30 years  CBS News
  3. Chicago Dog Tests Positive For Rabies  Block Club Chicago
  4. Chicago dog is the first to test positive for rabies in Illinois in decades  NBC 5 Chicago
  5. IDPH: Dog tests positive for rabies after biting person; first Illinois case since 1994  WGN-TV

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