Incident Details
Leah Seneng, a 60-year-old art teacher at Bryant Middle School in , died from rabies after being bitten by a bat she found in her classroom in mid-October.
After the bite, Seneng showed no immediate symptoms of rabies but fell ill about a month later, was hospitalized, and died four days post-admission.
Health Response and Public Warning
The Fresno and Merced County Departments of Public Health, alongside the , confirmed rabies as the cause of Seneng's illness and warned the public about the risks of wild animal exposure.
Following Seneng's death, health officials administered rabies vaccinations to her household contacts and healthcare workers who treated her, emphasizing the importance of post-exposure vaccination.