Another Rabid Raccoon Found In Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Another rabid raccoon has been detected in Annapolis. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health asks that anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Baldridge Road and Porter Drive in the Admiral Heights Community in Annapolis call the department.

The raccoon was first seen in the area on Oct. 30. It was captured Nov. 4 and has tested positive for rabies. If a pet has had contact with a raccoon or a pet has unexplained wounds, call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal, such as a groundhog, cat, fox, raccoon or bat. It is also spread when the infected animal’s saliva comes in contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open cut of a person or another animal.

Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled, fed or was attacked by the raccoon. Rabies is a fatal disease, and preventive treatment in the form of injections must be started as soon as possible. The health department advises county residents not to feed wild or stray animals or leave food dishes outside. Pet owners should also keep their animals’ rabies vaccinations current.

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