Chester County rabies: Dog adopted from overseas found to be infected

CDC investigating after adopted dog in Chester County, Pennsylvania diagnosed with rabies.WEST CHESTER, PA – The CDC is conducting a multi-state investigation after a dog brought to the United States from overseas contracted rabies.

According to the CDC, the dog was infected with rabies before it came to the US. That dog had been adopted by a family in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

The PA Department of Public Health says the dog had to be euthanized. At this point, 13 people are known to have been exposed.Health experts say cases like this are why it’s so important to vaccinate your animals.

Source: 6abc.com

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