California registra aumento sin precedentes de detecciones de fauna rabiosa

California registra aumento sin precedentes de detecciones de fauna rabiosa

Las autoridades de salud de California informaron de un número récord de detecciones de animales silvestres rabiosos, el nivel más alto en casi tres décadas, y exhortaron a la población a vacunar a sus mascotas. Con anterioridad, los servicios de salud del condado de Los Ángeles confirmaron la presencia de un segundo mapache rabioso en Westlake Village y reportaron un récord de 76 murciélagos positivos a la rabia, lo que motivó advertencias locales para evitar el contacto con la fauna. Funcionarios de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.

 UU. también emitieron una alerta sobre el aumento del riesgo de rabia en la vida silvestre, señalando que no se habían confirmado casos humanos.

Actores

Los Angeles County health officials Muntu Davis Centers for Disease Control and Prevention California state health authorities Westlake Village officials

Ubicaciones

Los Angeles County, California, United States Westlake Village, California, United States California, United States

Artículos

28 de octubre de 2026
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Calif. breaks 28-year record for fatal disease amid nationwide rise
Calif. breaks 28-year record for fatal disease amid nationwide rise

SFGATE • 28 de oct 16:02

State officials say a 28-year high in rabies cases among wildlife has been recorded, while the cause of the increase remains uncertain.

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Calif. just broke a 28-year-old record for fatal rabies detections
Calif. just broke a 28-year-old record for fatal rabies detections

SFGATE • 28 de oct 11:17

State officials say a 28-year high in rabies cases among wildlife has been recorded, while the cause of the increase remains uncertain.

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24 de octubre de 2026
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Second rabid raccoon found in Westlake Village
Second rabid raccoon found in Westlake Village

ABC7 Los Angeles • 24 de oct 03:28

Los Angeles County health officials reported a second rabid raccoon in Westlake Village, urging residents to avoid contact with wildlife and keep pets vaccinated.

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21 de octubre de 2026
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Expert Say Risk of Rabies Could Be Rising
Expert Say Risk of Rabies Could Be Rising

Newser • 21 de oct 19:58

U.S. health officials warn of increased rabies risk after recent wildlife outbreaks, while no human cases have been confirmed in 2026.

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Rabies concerns grow after record number of infected bats found in Los Angeles
Rabies concerns grow after record number of infected bats found in Los Angeles

FOX Weather • 21 de oct 11:49

Seventy-six bats tested positive for rabies in Los Angeles County in 2026, the highest count on record, prompting health officials to advise residents to avoid contact with bats and keep pets vaccinated.

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