Abstract
After a human rabies outbreak in southeastern Peru, we collected bats to estimate the prevalence of rabies in various species. Among 165 bats from 6 genera and 10 species, 10.3% were antibody positive; antibody prevalence was similar in vampire and nonvampire bats. Thus, nonvampire bats may also be a source for human rabies in Peru.
Highlights
After a human rabies outbreak in southeastern Peru, we collected bats to estimate the prevalence of rabies in various species
The objective of the survey was to identify the prevalence of rabies infection among hematophagous and nonhematophagous bats and to assess the distribution of bat genera within the outbreak area
Rabies infections acquired by humans from wild animals, or sylvatic rabies, represents the primary source for human infection in the region [1], with a similar trend for Peru [5]
Summary
After a human rabies outbreak in southeastern Peru, we collected bats to estimate the prevalence of rabies in various species. The objective of the survey was to identify the prevalence of rabies infection among hematophagous (vampire) and nonhematophagous bats and to assess the distribution of bat genera within the outbreak area. In addition to the above habitats, bats in location B were collected in cattle grazing areas and in 2 caves.
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