Human Rabies Death Confirmed in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health confirms a human rabies death in the state. MDH is investigating a human rabies death in a person over 65 years of age, who had exposure to a bat in western Minnesota in July. The diagnosis of rabies was confirmed on Sept. 20th. MDH is working with the patient’s family and healthcare facilities where the patient was treated to evaluate whether any family members or healthcare workers were potentially exposed and needed treatment. This is Minnesota’s fourth case of human rabies since 2000.

Tony Schmid News Director Rapids Radio