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The first written evidence of rabies cases in Latvia dates back to 1822. Rabieshas been endemic in Latvia since the 19th century. Before 1951, most rabies cases inLatvia were recorded in dogs, but after that more cases in wildlife, mainly red foxes(Vulpes vulpes) and wolves (Canis lupus), were confirmed annually. The first case in araccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) was reported in 1958. Since 1963 the diseasehas become mainly sylvatic, and rabies mediated by foxes and raccoon dogs is now themain problem.