Abstract
The newly emerging Australian bat lyssavirus causes rabieslike disease in bats and humans. A captive juvenile black flying fox exhibited progressive neurologic signs, including sudden aggression, vocalization, dysphagia, and paresis over 9 days and then died. At necropsy, lyssavirus infection was diagnosed by fluorescent antibody test, immunoperoxidase staining, polymerase chain reaction, and virus isolation. Eight human contacts received postexposure vaccination.
Highlights
The newly emerging Australian bat lyssavirus causes rabieslike disease in bats and humans
Is closely related to classic rabies virus and European bat lyssavirus [1], phylogenetic analysis has clearly demonstrated that Australian bat lyssavirus (ABL)
Rabies vaccine and antirabies immunoglobulin protect laboratory animals against ABL infection [5], and their use pre- and post-ABL exposure is recommended for humans [6,7]
Summary
The newly emerging Australian bat lyssavirus causes rabieslike disease in bats and humans. Is closely related to classic rabies virus and European bat lyssavirus [1], phylogenetic analysis has clearly demonstrated that ABL The dexamethasone injection was repeated on day 5; the bat remained alert and ate solid food overnight.
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