Bat Found in Centre Wellington Tests Positive for Rabies

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit reports bat tests positive for rabies

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit has confirmed the first case of rabies in a bat this year.

Bat found in Centre Wellington tests positive for rabies

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A bat in Centre Wellington has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case of a rabid bat this year in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region. Public health officials say the bat tested positive on Aug. 12. “An individual has begun a precautionary treatment protocol for potential exposure,” stated an Aug. 13 press release from public health. Rabies is a fatal virus that affects mammals, i…

Bat confirmed to have rabies, person being treated for possible exposure

First case of a rabid bat this year in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health catchment area

Centre Wellington sees 1st confirmed case of rabies in a bat this year

A bat in Centre Wellington has tested positive for rabies in the first such case in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph this year. In a release sent out Wednesday, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) said the animal tested positive for the virus on Tuesday. A person has begun "precautionary treatment for potential exposure," the release said.

Bat in Centre Wellington confirmed to have rabies

First case of a rabid bat this year in local health catchment area

Local health unit reports bat tests positive for rabies

By Sam Odrowski Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit has confirmed the first case of rabies in a bat this year. On Aug. 12, a bat tested positive for rabies in Centre Wellington and one person has begun a precautionary treatment protocol for potential exposure to the virus. “Rabies is a virus that affects mammals and is spread by the saliva of infected animals most commonly through bites, but also through scratches, open wounds or mucou…