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‘There’s a Bat in My Mouth’: Doctor’s Bat Nightmare Goes Viral – WTOP News
The bat tested negative for rabies after the doctor’s viral Instagram post drew more than 33,000 shares, officials said.
- Richmond gastroenterologist Dr. Krista Edelman woke up last week to find a bat attempting to enter her mouth. Her viral Instagram post documenting the encounter has been shared more than 33,000 times.
- Edelman initially mistook the creature for a field mouse from her dream before realizing it was a bat. She captured the animal in a bucket for testing after researching proper safety protocols for potential rabies exposure.
- Medical testing confirmed the bat tested negative for rabies, eliminating the need for further vaccination. St. Mary's Hospital assistant medical director Dr. Adam Landsee advised proactive treatment because determining if a bite occurred is difficult.
- Virginia Department of Health public health veterinarian Dr. Julia Murphy recommends trapping bats for testing, as local departments can provide results in roughly 48 hours. She urges immediate contact with health authorities if a bat is discovered inside a home.
- Living in a nearly 100-year-old home, Edelman now warns others to take bat encounters seriously. She supports Landsee's advice that homeowners should "assume the worst" regarding potential rabies risk.
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'There's a bat in my mouth’: Virginia doctor's bat nightmare goes viral
A Richmond, Virginia, doctor woke up last week to find a bat trying to get into her mouth — and her viral story carries an important warning for anyone who encounters a bat inside their home.
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