|Articles|April 1, 2008
Virginia sees 25-year rabies high
Richmond, Va. - Reported cases of animal rabies in the state have spiked to their highest number since 1982, according to Virginia health officials.
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RICHMOND, VA. — Reported cases of animal rabies in the state have spiked to their highest number since 1982, according to Virginia health officials.
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Although most of the 730 cases involved wild animals, with the highest number among raccoons, almost 40 cases involved dogs and cats, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
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