Australian authorities have detected the deadly “Australian Bat Lyssavirus” (ABLV, Australian Bat Lyssavirus) in a group of bats in western Sydney, and have urgently urged people to “don’t touch it”.
The local media reports, Western Sydney Health Department public health director Dr. Bag (Dr. Shopna Bag) said: “This year, 11 people have been bitten or scratched by bats in the region, of which four people must receive follow-up treatment”, “Australian bat rabies virus can be transmitted through the original Although there are not many cases of human infection with ABLV, it can still be fatal if treatment is not received early”.
There have been three deaths in Queensland, all from ABLV infection after being scratched or bitten by bats. Early symptoms are flu-like, with headaches, fever and lethargy, followed by paralysis, seizures, hallucinations and even death.
The authorities reminded that if bitten or scratched by any type of bat, the wound should be immediately rinsed with soap and water for at least 5 minutes, applied with an antiseptic solution of the type Betadine, and sought medical attention as soon as possible, and depending on the situation, vaccination can be given to prevent further infection.
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