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

The Australian Bat Lyssavirus has been detected in the Australian state.

A flying fox–commonly known as a giant fruit bat–hangs from its roost in Sydney, Australia. Ian Waldie/Getty Images

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.