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Introduction

Our Disease Prevention staff at Whitman County Public Health conduct case investigations for suspected rabies exposure from animals. Our goal throughout the case investigation is to prevent human cases of rabies virus.

Rabies exposure happens through bites, scratches, or contact with an infected animal's saliva or brain tissue on eyes, mouth, nose, or open wounds.

Rabies is not spread by petting or contact with blood, urine, or feces.