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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (29): Americas, USA (MN) bat, human exposure

Rabies -- United StatesPrinted posters and social media helped state health officials get medical attention to a previously unknown woman who touched a rabid bat this week. Minnesota Department of Health public health veterinarian Dr Joni Scheftel said the woman -- who's not being identified -- picked up the bat after it fell from a tree [Wed 30 May 2018] evening near Como Lake in St Paul. Scheftel said the woman had been running near the lake and touched the animal when she saw another person trying Read more [...]