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In Australia, Lyssavirus is usually carried by bats is and transmitted to humans by bites and scratches from an infected animal.
Follow the links below to find information on lyssavirus infections.
Reviewed July 2009
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Australian Bat Lyssavirus
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Queensland Health
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The Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABL) was first identified in 1996 and has since been found in four species of fruit bats/flying foxes (megachiroptera) and at least three species of insect eating bats (microchiroptera). It is assumed that ALL Australian bats, both the larger flying foxes and the small insect eating bats have the potential to transmit lyssavirus to humans.
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Oct 2009
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Lyssavirus
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Better Health Channel
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Lyssavirus is closely related to the classic rabies virus. The infection is transmitted to humans by bites or scratches from infected flying foxes or bats. Vaccines and post-exposure treatments are effective, but the simplest form of prevention is to avoid handling bats.
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Nov 2007
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Australian bat lyssavirus guidelines
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABL) was first identified in 1996. The three documents available here provide information relevant to the needs of medical practitioners, veterinarians, and the general public.
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Feb 2002
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