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Lyssavirus infection confirmed in Far North Queensland as bat-related injuries rise
A Biosecurity Queensland laboratory test has confirmed a case of lyssavirus in a bat found in the state’s far north as health authorities report a surge in flying fox bites and scratches.
Key points:
- ABLV can be fatal and has killed three people in Queensland since it was first discovered in the 1990s
- Health authorities say breeding season is driving an increase in the number of bat-related injuries
- Officials say the ABLV detection is a timely warning that only trained wildlife carers should handle any species of bat
The ABC understands the little red flying fox was found in suburban Cairns and euthanased by a local wildlife carer who then sent the animal to Brisbane for testing.
Biosecurity Queensland principal veterinary officer Janine…
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