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Rabid Pet Llama Exposes Four 4 People In Georgia

Rabid Pet Llama

First Posted: 01/08/13 EST Updated: 01/09/13 EST

MORGANTON, Ga. -- Health officials say four people in northwest Georgia have been exposed to rabies by a pet llama.

Officials say a veterinarian was called to a house in Morganton on Dec. 28 because a llama was showing signs of aggression - biting at itself, at others and spitting at one of its caretakers. The llama was euthanized and sent to a lab.

Officials say the caretaker the llama spat on is receiving treatment. Authorities say one person who came into contact with the animal experienced very little exposure and will not need treatment. Officials are waiting to hear from the other two people who were exposed to the virus.



 
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05:16 PM on 01/10/2013
OK THATS IT! im getting rid of our pet llama!
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02:45 PM on 01/10/2013
How does a Llama in Georgia get rabies, maybe a bat, poor people, poor llama, find the bat?