On October 5, a pet store sold a kitten that subsequently died. On October 22, rabies was diagnosed in the kitten. Between September 19 and October 23, the pet store had sold 34 kittens. Approximately 1000 people responded to health- care providers following local media alerts. These people were given

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Rabies is a fatal disease that is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. The incubation period for rabies can be as long as several months, so it is important to vaccinate people who have been exposed to the virus as soon as possible. Antirabies immunoglobulin is a medication that can help to prevent rabies infection in people who have been exposed to the virus.

On October 5, a Pet Store Sold a Kitten That