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Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says

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BOISE, Idaho - An Idaho man died of rabies in the state’s first reported case since 1978, according to a state health department news release.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, along with Central District Health, announced on Thursday that an unidentified man from Boise came into contact with a bat after it flew near him and got caught in his clothing.

The man did not believe he suffered any bites or scratches and did not seek further treatment. The encounter happened in August and the man fell ill in October.

He was hospitalized in Boise before he died, according to the state health department. Investigations after his death revealed the man died of rabies.

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