Rabies is caused by a virus that affects mammals and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. In Louisiana, rabies is mostly an issue in wild animals (especially bats and skunks). Domestic animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) are required by law to be vaccinated.The LSU Diagnostics facility is responsible for testing rabies samples from across the state. In 2022, LSU Diagnostics tested 396 ...
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