Health officials see a jump in human rabies exposures and mistakes in treatments, CDC says

Rabies exposure cases have increased, prompting a warning from health officials. A viral disease, rabies is almost always fatal if not treated promptly.

Treatment errors have also risen, according to reports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has noted a significant uptick in related inquiries.

Further information is available from the CDC, which issued an advisory in response to the recent surge in exposures and treatment mistakes.