NSW Man Hospitalized with First Case of Australian Bat Lyssavirus in State
A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales is in critical condition after being bitten by a bat several months ago. This marks the state's first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus, a rare infection similar to rabies. NSW Health is investigating possible contributing factors to the man's illness, as there is no effective treatment for the virus, which affects the central nervous system and is often fatal.
A man in northern New South Wales is in critical condition after contracting the state's first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus. The man, in his 50s, was bitten by a bat several months ago and is now showing symptoms of the rare virus, according to Keira Glasgow of NSW Health. There is no effective treatment for the illness, and investigations are ongoing to determine other possible factors contributing to the infection. This is the fourth recorded case in Australia. Lyssavirus, similar to rabies, is transmitted from infected bats to humans through bites or scratches, affecting the central nervous system and often proving fatal. NSW Health advises the public to avoid contact with bats and seek immediate medical attention if bitten or scratched. Proper wound care and treatment with rabies immunoglobulin and vaccine are necessary.
According to the source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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