Art Teacher Dies of Rabies After Bat Bite in Classroom
TL;DR
Leah Seneng, a 60-year-old California school teacher, died from rabies after being bitten by a bat she tried to remove from her classroom. Despite the small bite, she continued teaching until flu-like symptoms worsened, leading to her hospitalization and eventual death. Rabies, if untreated, has a near-100% fatality rate, highlighting the importance of immediate medical care after animal bites. The incident prompted a public health warning about the dangers of rabies and the need for prompt vaccination.
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