Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat'

An Alabama woman was bitten by a rabid fox recently as she unloaded groceries from her car, according to local reports.

The Atmore woman, whose name was not disclosed, was reportedly holding a loaf of bread when "seemingly from out of nowhere, she was attacked and bitten by a fox," according to a news release from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH).

The woman, described as "older," received post-exposure treatment to help prevent rabies infection.

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