A Kentucky resident has died from rabies.
The individual’s rabies exposure is believed to have happened outside of the U.S. during international travel.
Rabies is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus that infects the brain.
If left untreated, rabies is usually fatal.
Immediate medical care after a suspected exposure is critical.
Treatment called post-exposure prophylaxis is nearly 100 percent effective.
The last Kentucky resident with a confirmed rabies infection was in 1996.
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