3 people treated after potential rabies exposure in Quebec's Montérégie region
Three people in Quebec's Montérégie region are receiving preventive rabies treatment after a stray cat tested positive for the virus. This marks the first instance of raccoon-variant rabies in a stray cat in the province, prompting health officials to urge public caution.
A stray cat, not pictured here, tested positive for rabies in Quebec's Montérégie region. Officials are urging vigilance as more than 100 rabies cases have been confirmed in Quebec wildlife this year. (Frank Eltman/The Associated Press - image credit) A Godmanchester, Que., woman says she was outside her home on July 16 when a cat suddenly lunged at her.
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