Rabies and Rabies Prevention

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Rabies is a viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system, and ultimately the brain, causing death.

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Contact your local health office, or call the MSDH Health Info Hotline at 1-866-HLTHY4U (1-866-458-4948)

Last reviewed on Oct 23, 2018 request edits
Mississippi State Department of Health 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr Jackson, MS 39216 866‑HLTHY4U Contact and information

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