Rabies can potentially be lethal if left untreated.
two Disney workers were scratched by a cat that tested positive for rabies, citing Florida Department of Health officials.raccoonsAnyone bitten or scratched by a cat or wildlife in the rabies alert zone should seek medical attention and contact Orange County Animal Services on 254-9150.
Officials stressed the alert should"not give a false sense of security to areas that have not been named." If left untreated, it can take weeks or months for symptoms to show as the virus must travel to the brain. The initial symptoms—like fever, weakness, and a headache for several days—can be mistaken for the flu. During a period lasting between two to 12 days, a person may develop an itching or prickling feeling near the area of infection, and become anxious, confused, agitated, delirious, and afraid of water. They might also experience hallucinations and struggle to sleep.
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