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Australian bat lyssavirus warning after dozens of bat bites

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Health officials in Australia have issued an urgent warning about Australian bat lyssavirus after more than 40 people were bitten by bats within two weeks. The virus is rare but almost always fatal once symptoms appear, and authorities are urging anyone bitten or scratched to wash the wound and seek immediate medical treatment, including vaccination.

Why now: A spike in bat bites has prompted health authorities to warn the public about a rare but deadly virus.

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Evidence

• Australians told to stop touching bats amid growing concern about deadly rabies-like virus · Yahoo News Australia
• ‘Essentially rabies’: Virus warning after 43 people bitten, scratched by bats in just two weeks · 7NEWS
• Health Officials Issue Urgent Warning About Deadly Bat Virus After More Than 40 People Bitten in 2 Weeks · People.com

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