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Can cats with trimmed claws transmit the rabies virus when scratching?

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Many people say that only scratches from cats with long claws can transmit the rabies virus. I was scratched by a cat with trimmed claws while feeding it, should I be concerned? (Minh Canh, 33, Ha Tinh)

Girl Dies from Rabies, Suspected Dog Bite

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A 4-year-old girl has died from rabies seven weeks after sustaining a forehead injury, suspected to be from a dog bite.

Rabies deaths in the south nearly double last year

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Rabies deaths in the southern region increased by 92% compared to the same period last year, with 23 cases recorded in the first half of the year.

Four daily habits that increase disease risk from dogs

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Pet owners often unknowingly increase their risk of contracting diseases from their dogs through common habits like infrequent bathing, manually removing ticks and fleas, and sharing a bed.