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Michigan Reports First Human Rabies Case in 15 Years

3/26/2025

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A tragic case of rabies has emerged in Michigan, where a resident succumbed to the disease following an organ transplant in Ohio last December. This heartbreaking incident, confirmed by the CDC, is the state's first human rabies case in 15 years. Fortunately, health officials assure the public that there is no ongoing risk, providing care to those who interacted with the patient. The organ donor hailed from outside both states.

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Story summary

A tragic case of rabies has emerged in Michigan, where a resident succumbed to the disease following an organ transplant in Ohio last December. This heartbreaking incident, confirmed by the CDC, is the state's first human rabies case in 15 years. Fortunately, health officials assure the public that there is no ongoing risk, providing care to those who interacted with the patient. The organ donor hailed from outside both states.