Bat carrying deadly Lyssavirus found in Brisbane sparking health alert

“The tiny baby bat was found under the bridge in Lakewood Avenue Park in Parkinson on Brisbane’s south side on Thursday, December 10,” Dr Vasant said.

“It was taken into care by appropriately trained and vaccinated carers. The bat, which subsequently died, was sent for testing for ABLV and was found to be positive.

“We have been in contact with those people who reported the bat when it was found, and those who cared for it to check on the details of any contact they had with the bat and whether they were vaccinated.

“It is very important to provide urgent treatment if anyone has had a scratch or bite from a bat to prevent a lethal disease.”

Dr Vasant said members of the public should not handle bats, even if they appeared dead.

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