Rabid Raccoon Found Near Millersville

MILLERSVILLE, MD — The Anne Arundel County Department of Health asks that anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Indian Landing Road and Workman Drive in Millersville contact the department immediately. The raccoon, which was found Nov. 8, has tested positive for rabies.

Anyone who had contact with a raccoon or if a pet has unexplained wounds, contact 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 an 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 (injections) must be started as soon as possible.