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‘Rabies-Like’ ABLV Virus Found in Bat in South Australia

The Australian Bat Lyssavirus has been detected in the Australian state.
‘Rabies-Like’ ABLV Virus Found in Bat in South Australia
A flying fox–commonly known as a giant fruit bat–hangs from its roost in Sydney, Australia. Ian Waldie/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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South Australians are being warned to be careful around bats after the Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) was discovered in the state.

The state’s health department warned residents not to handle bats after the “rabies-like disease” was detected in a bat.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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