There are over 1000 species of bats. The rabies virus is present in some of these species.
Bats account for a large number of wildlife rabies cases in North and South American countries. If you’re interested in this fascinating creature, visit www.batcon.org
Rabies Report
Africa:
No recent data available
Asia:
No recent data available
Europe:
2006: 10 (Denmark)
No further data available
USA:
2005: 1,408 (21.94%)
2004: 1,361 (19.89%)
% total rabies cases
Rest of Americas:
2006: 11
No further data available
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