Whether the soldier posed any risk to his platoon and the way through which this fatal outcome could have been avoided. Concept introduction: In the present case, in 2011, a soldier from Fort Drum in New York was tested positive for rabies and he died within 3 weeks. On further revelation, it was revealed that he became infected because of the bite of the dog in Afghanistan 7 months ago.

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Whether the soldier posed any risk to his platoon and the way through which this fatal outcome could have been avoided.

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In the present case, in 2011, a soldier from Fort Drum in New York was tested positive for rabies and he died within 3 weeks. On further revelation, it was revealed that he became infected because of the bite of the dog in Afghanistan 7 months ago.

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