Bat lyssavirus in Australia
On 8 July 2025, a man previously reported as being critically ill with bat lyssavirus in New South Wales, died. This is the state's first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus in a human being.
Bat lyssavirus in Australia
On 2 July 2025, New South Wales Health in Australia reported the state's first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus in a human. The individual, aged in his 50s, was bitten by a bat several months prior and had received treatment following the bite (type of treatment not stated). He is currently hospitalised in critical condition. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on rabies.
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