Health & Fitness
Denton County Public Health Confirms Rabies Case In Krum
"Rabies is a rare disease in domestic pets, but if contracted, almost always a fatal condition in humans," stated Dr. Matt Richardson.
May 29, 2022
Denton County Public Health officials announced today that they had confirmed that a cat found in northeast Krum was infected with rabies.
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DCPH, who conducted the tests in partnership with the Texas Department of State Health Services, said that any residents in or around Cory Court within the Dove Meadows community who came into contact with a stray cat between May 8th and May 18th are encouraged to contact them immediately at 940-349-2909 to speak with an epidemiology investigator.
"Rabies is a rare disease in domestic pets, but if contracted, almost always a fatal condition in humans," stated Dr. Matt Richardson, the DCPH Director. "We want to know if anyone was exposed to this cat between these dates so they can begin a rabies vaccination series immediately."
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