Houston, Mo Man Hospitalized with Rabies

[Azurerana]

"The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has determined a Houston man is infected with the rabies virus. It's the first case since 1959 reported in Missouri. Only one to three cases are reported annually in the United States.

The man, Mike Reed, has been confirmed infected and is in a Columbia hospital. ..."
Houston Mo Man Hospitalized with Rabies

Not trying to start a rabies scare, but hey, if you know you've been bitten by a suspect bat, why not go to the doctor asap?
This is so sad.

[Azurerana]

This fellow died Sunday. Not anyone I knew, but such a senseless death.

[madratdan]

Yes, very sad indeed, Azurerana. My condolances to his family and friends.

[jspiers]

The link to the "Houston Rabies Story" has gone bad. Here is the new link.

www.houstonherald.com/articles/2008/12/03/news/doc49301db542a3e994082860.txt

JS

[Brian Roebuck]

Its a shame he had to pay such a price. One cannot be too careful around wild animals!