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flag A bat in Orange tested positive for rabies, prompting health warnings to avoid wild animals and seek care after contact.

flag A bat found on a sidewalk in Orange tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to warn residents to avoid wild animals and report any contact. flag The bat was discovered on October 16 on South Main Street. flag The Orange County Health Care Agency urges anyone who touched the bat or saw others do so to call 714-834-8180. flag Pet owners should consult veterinarians if their animals may have interacted with the bat. flag Rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear, but post-exposure treatment is effective if administered promptly. flag Officials recommend vaccinating pets, sealing entry points, and contacting animal control if bats are found indoors. flag They also advise washing animal bites with soap and water and seeking medical care while reporting incidents to OC Animal Care. flag Rabies is primarily spread through bites, but rare transmission can occur via contact with infected saliva on open wounds or mucous membranes. flag Most recent U.S. human cases have been linked to bats, whose bites may go unnoticed.

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