Vital Signs: Trends in Human Rabies Deaths and Exposures

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Vital Signs: Trends in Human Rabies Deaths and Exposures — United States, 1938–2018 
Emily G. Pieracci, DVM; Christine M. Pearson; Ryan M. Wallace, DVM; et al.

Each year, rabies causes approximately 59,000 deaths worldwide, including one to three in the United States.

Understanding the need for timely administration of postexposure prophylaxis to prevent rabies-associated deaths is critical.