6 people have died from rabies in the US in the past 12 months. What to know

While dogs are responsible for the majority of human rabies deaths worldwide, contact with infected bats is the leading cause of human rabies deaths in the United States. No matter the source, rabies needs immediate medical attention.

​ While dogs are responsible for the majority of human rabies deaths worldwide, contact with infected bats is the leading cause of human rabies deaths in the United States. No matter the source, rabies needs immediate medical attention. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN