Baltimore officials warn of rabid foxes found in Roland Park
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Key Points:
- Baltimore health officials have identified several foxes near Stony Run Park in North Baltimore that tested positive for rabies, warning residents to avoid contact and report any exposures.
- There may be up to five more foxes from the same den in the Roland Park neighborhood, prompting officials to urge pet owners to check for bites and ensure rabies vaccinations are current.
- Rabies is a fatal viral disease transmitted through animal saliva, typically via bites, but can be prevented with immediate treatment before symptoms appear.
- At least one person may have had contact with a rabid fox near Stony Run, and officials emphasize the importance of reporting any potential exposures to the Baltimore City Health Department.
- Maryland typically records over 200 rabies cases annually in animals, with one to two dozen in Baltimore, though no human rabies cases have been reported in the state in the past decade.