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⚠️ Organ Transplant Tragedy: Rabies Case Linked to Skunk, Kitten 💉🐾

A deadly case of rabies in the U.S. has been traced to an organ donor who contracted the virus from a skunk, leading to the infection of at least one kidney transplant recipient.

🧬 Key Details:
▪️ The donor’s rabies infection went undetected before organ recovery.
▪️ The virus was passed through a kidney transplant, and possibly other organs.
▪️ A kitten belonging to a recipient was later euthanized after possible secondary exposure.

🩺 Public Health Response:
The CDC and organ networks are now reviewing screening protocols to prevent such rare but deadly transmissions.

💡 Why It Matters:
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear — this tragedy exposes gaps in transplant safety and the challenges of detecting infections in donors.

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Created on: 2025-12-09 17:36:59