6 people have died from rabies in the US in the past 12 months. What to know | NYGazet

While dogs are responsible for the majority of human rabies deaths worldwide, contact with infected bats is the leading cause of human rabies deaths in the United States. No matter the source, rabies needs immediate medical attention.

While human cases of rabies in the United States are rare, it’s still a deadly disease: six people have died from rabies nationwide since September 2024, a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spokesperson confirmed to CNN. In addition, the ... [7656 chars]