Man critical after catching rare bat lyssavirus virus

A man in northern NSW is critically ill after contracting Australian bat lyssavirus, the fourth case in Australia, following a bat bite several months ago. Health authorities emphasize the importance of avoiding bats and seeking immediate medical attention if bitten or scratched, as the virus is extremely rare and has no effective treatment.

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A man is very sick in the hospital because he got bitten by a bat that can make people sick, and it’s important to be careful around bats.

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