Rabies death in Fresno County after suspected bat bite

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A Fresno County nonmigratory who was recovered to person contracted rabies successful Merced County has died, the Fresno County Department of Public Health announced Tuesday.

It is believed the unfortunate contracted rabies aft helium was bitten by a bat successful Merced County.

Health officials confirmed connected Nov. 22 that a nonmigratory from Fresno County was exposed to rabies successful Merced County. On Tuesday, the section confirmed the unfortunate died arsenic a result.

Officials accidental the Fresno County Department of Public Health is moving intimately with the infirmary and healthcare workers who cared for the individual. The Merced County Department of Public Health is notifying radical who whitethorn person been exposed and is preparing aesculapian providers.

Both wellness departments are besides moving with the CDC and the California Department of Public Health.