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Rabies Ruled Out in Chemainus Kitten After Rare False Positive
Extensive testing by Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the rare false positive, alleviating public health concerns after initial positive rabies test in Chemainus kitten.
- Island Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control confirmed on Aug. 22 that retesting showed the Chemainus kitten did not have rabies, labeling the July result a rare `false positive`.
- The free-roaming kitten discovered in early July near the 8000 block of Chemainus Road initially tested positive, prompting Island Health to issue an advisory and identify potential exposures.
- Health officials pointed out that in B.C. rabies risk is mainly from bats, with the last domestic cat case in 2007 and only two human cases since 1924 linked to bats.
- Health officials urged anyone potentially exposed to seek prompt medical attention and stressed that rabies is preventable but serious, directing people to bccdc.ca for guidance.
- Officials noted the episode underscores the importance of pet vaccination, urging pet owners in B.C. to ensure vaccination for pets and visit bccdc.ca for rabies prevention guidance.
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