Overview
- Thirteen people with direct contact have begun post-exposure prophylaxis, and officials report no symptoms.
- The CDC has received the virus sample to help identify the rabies variant and trace its origin.
- The USDA will retest samples from the rabies vaccine lot given to the dog in June as part of the review.
- The dog, under a year old, was transferred to PAWS Chicago from a Southeastern U.S. rescue before a July adoption, and its precise origin remains under review.
- Following a Dec. 11 bite and worsening behavior, the dog was euthanized Dec. 18 and confirmed positive Dec. 19, prompting notifications to pet owners for boosters and 45-day home monitoring when indicated.