A bat has tested positive for rabies in West Chester, Ohio, according to the Butler County General Health District. This marks the fourth positive case in Butler County over the past two months.
The bat was submitted for testing after an animal exposure involving a family pet. No additional details regarding the exposure are being released due to privacy protections.
A bat tested positive for rabies in West Chester earlier this month, while another was found to have rabies in Hamilton in late May. Health officials are reminding the public to avoid contact with bats and to ensure pets are current on rabies vaccinations.
Rabies is a viral disease that can be transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, typically through a bite. It is almost always fatal if left untreated.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
