Hamilton confirms first case of bat rabies for 2022
- Michael Kras
- 30 Mar 2022
Hamilton public health has confirmed the first local case of rabies in a bat for 2022.
A release from the city explains that, unfortunately, the rabid bat in question bit a Hamilton resident, who has required treatment by healthcare providers.
“This serves as a reminder to stay away from bats and other animals that can carry rabies such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, as well as stray or unknown cats and dogs,” reads the release.
City of Hamilton Public Health Services received confirmation of the first positive rabid bat since May 2021.
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— City of Hamilton (@cityofhamilton) March 28, 2022
Transmitted through the saliva of an animal, rabies is a fatal disease that is most commonly spread by wild animals through bites or by entering the body through scratches, open wounds, and mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and eyes.
Hamilton is currently under a rabies outbreak, with a known 330 animals testing positive since December 2015 with cases found in bats, raccoons, skunks, one fox, and two stray cats.
According to local public health, bats have been found to test positive for rabies in Hamilton almost every year.
Read the full release here.
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