California Art Teacher Dies of Rabies After Bat Bite in Classroom

A California art teacher, Leah Seneng, died from rabies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom. The incident occurred in mid-October, and she was hospitalized in November before passing away. Rabies, a rare but fatal viral disease, is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals. The CDC emphasizes the importance of immediate medical care and post-exposure vaccination to prevent the disease from progressing, as there is no cure once symptoms appear. This case marks the first human rabies death in Fresno County since 1992.