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Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Camden County

A stray cat has tested positive for rabies about two weeks after it was brought to an animal shelter in Camden County, authorities said.

A stray cat tested positive for rabies in Voorhees.

A stray cat tested positive for rabies in Voorhees.

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The veterinarian who treated the cat in Voorhees has been advised to seek medical attention, according to the Camden County Health Department.

The New Jersey Department of Health notified the county on Monday, June 10 that the cat had tested positive, officials said.

“Although rabies is a serious illness, it can be prevented by early treatment,” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Camden County Health Department. “If you have been bitten or scratched by a wild animal it is important that you seek immediate medical attention.”

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