Rabies detected in bat triggers Public Wellness Advisory in Racine County

STURTEVANT – Racine County Public Wellness Division has issued a public advisory following the confirmation of a rabies-constructive bat.

The bat was found in a rural location of the county, captured, and sent for laboratory testing. Racine County Public Wellness (RCPH) investigated and implemented needed measures, such as quarantining and vaccinating animals that may possibly have had speak to with the infected bat.

The detection of rabies in the bat serves as a reminder of the ongoing concern amongst public well being officials. While rabies is uncommon in the United States, it remains a significant threat due to the considerable quantity of animal bites skilled by many million Americans annually.

Wildlife and rabies

Bats and other wild animals, such as raccoons, foxes, coyotes and skunks, are widespread carriers of the rabies virus, usually transmitted via saliva or brain/nervous program tissue. Direct speak to with these bodily fluids and tissues is necessary for transmission. When rabies is fatal, it can be prevented with suitable therapy.

Racine County Public Wellness Division advises the public to:

• Make sure pets are up to date on vaccinations and preserve correct vaccination records.
• Keep away from maintaining wild or exotic animals as pets.
• Refrain from handling wild animals.
• Educate kids about the value of not approaching unfamiliar animals, such as others’ pets.
• Report any bat exposure, irrespective of whether via bites or non-bite incidents, to a doctor promptly and notify the regional well being division.
• Get in touch with a veterinarian and the regional well being division if a pet has been involved in an altercation with a wild animal.

Sources

In case of a bite or scratch, people really should instantly wash the wound with soap and water and seek healthcare interest from a regional doctor for the duration of small business hours or speak to regional law enforcement following hours.

The following downloadable files are supplied by the Wisconsin Division of Agriculture, Trade and Customer Protection.

The initial is a brochure with valuable info for everybody. The second file is a coloring book that can be employed to support teach kids about security when dealing with wildlife, especially with this illness in thoughts.

For additional info about animal rabies, please speak to your regional well being division.

The rabies virus

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