Coverage dated August 14, 2026

Rabies: a closer look at the 'deadliest disease'

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ROANOKE, Va (WFXR) -- Rabies has been called the deadliest disease in human history, and with good reason. According to the World Health Organization, rabies has been labeled a “serious public health problem” in more than 150 countries.

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    ROANOKE, Va (WFXR) -- Rabies has been called the deadliest disease in human history, and with good reason. According to the World Health Organization, rabies has been labeled a “serious public health problem” in more than 150 countries.

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