Vicki
Administrator
Third rabies case of 2010 confirmed in New Hanover County
Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 2:11 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 2:11 p.m.
A third rabid animal has been found this year in New Hanover County, officials reported Wednesday.
State lab results returned Tuesday confirmed that a raccoon found fighting with a pet dog earlier this week had the contagious virus, animal control authorities said.
The dog came in contact with the raccoon at a residence on Middle Sound Loop Road on Sunday.
The dog was current on its rabies vaccine, so it did not need to be quarantined or put down. It did receive a booster shot after the incident.
-- Vicky Eckenrode
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100505/articles/100509832&tc=yahoo
Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 2:11 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 2:11 p.m.
A third rabid animal has been found this year in New Hanover County, officials reported Wednesday.
State lab results returned Tuesday confirmed that a raccoon found fighting with a pet dog earlier this week had the contagious virus, animal control authorities said.
The dog came in contact with the raccoon at a residence on Middle Sound Loop Road on Sunday.
The dog was current on its rabies vaccine, so it did not need to be quarantined or put down. It did receive a booster shot after the incident.
-- Vicky Eckenrode
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100505/articles/100509832&tc=yahoo