FRANKFORT, Ky. (WXIX) – A Northern Kentucky resident has died from a rare case of human rabies, health officials say.

In a press release Friday, the Kentucky Department of Public Health reported that there has been a human fatality from rabies exposure.

It is unclear what caused this person’s infection, but officials say they may have contracted during international travel.

The individual received treatment in both Kentucky and Ohio, so the two state’s health departments are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the case.

“Rabies is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus that infects the brain,” said KDPH Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack. “Unfortunately, if left untreated rabies is usually fatal. Immediate medical care after a suspected exposure to rabies is critical, as rabies treatment called post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP, is nearly 100% effective at preventing rabies.”

Officials say human-to-human transmission is rare, but the health departments are working to ensure that people who were in contact with the individual are assessed and given proper treatment.

KDPH says that the last case of rabies infection in a Kentucky resident in 1996

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville (7-5, 1-1 ACC) is set to face Eastern Kentucky (6-6, 0-0 ASUN) on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 12:00 p.m. EST at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Here’s how the Cardinals stack up against the Colonels:

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– ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 95.6 percent chance to win against Eastern Kentucky. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 9.8 (60th overall), whereas the Colonels have a BPI rating of -5.3 (254th overall).

– KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 94 percent chance to take down the Colonels, with a projected final score of 86-69 in favor of UofL. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +15.05 (50th overall), whereas Eastern Kentucky has an adjusted efficiency margin of -5.07 (227th overall).

– Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 90 percent chance to take down the Colonels, with a projected final score of 85-69 in favor of UofL. Louisville has a “Barthag” of .8412 (46th overall), whereas Eastern Kentucky has a “Barthag” of .5033 (154th overall).

– Personal Prediction: Louisville 91, Eastern Kentucky 73.

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