True or False: A free roaming high-risk animal that has bitten a person must be tested for rabies.

The statement is true because public health regulations and safety protocols require that any free-roaming, high-risk animal involved in a biting incident must be tested for rabies. This is critical for determining the risk of rabies transmission to the affected individual, as rabies is a deadly viral infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans through bites or scratches.

High-risk animals typically include those such as bats, raccoons, skunks, and other wildlife known to carry rabies. Testing these animals allows for timely and appropriate medical response, including post-exposure prophylaxis for the person bitten, if necessary. Ensuring that these animals are tested contributes to effective disease surveillance and helps prevent potential rabies outbreaks in the community.