Two dogs have been exposed to a skunk in Anderson County that has tested positive for rabies.
On Oct. 16, South Carolina health officials confirmed that a skunk found near Willford Road and Highway 187 South in Anderson County tested positive for rabies.
According to a press release, the two dogs exposed have been quarantined, and no human exposures have been reported in this incident.
How many rabies cases are there in SC?
- There have been 83 cases of rabid animals statewide this year.
- There have been six confirmed rabid animal cases in Andesron this year.
- Since 2002, South Carolina has averaged approximately 144 positive cases a year.
- In 2024, three of the 81 confirmed rabies cases in South Carolina were in Anderson County.
If you believe you, someone you know, or your pets have come in contact with this skunk or another animal that potentially has rabies, please call DPH’s Anderson office at 864-372-3270 during regular business hours (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday) or after hours and on holidays at 888-847-0902.
What is the rabies virus?
The rabies virus is a member of the Lyssavirus genus, according to a news release from the SC Department of Public Health…