A case of lyssavirus – a deadly rabies-like illness – has been confirmed in a Queensland bat, as health authorities warn of a surge in flying fox bites and scratches. A juvenile little red flying fox was found in suburban Cairns and euthanised by a wildlife carer, who then sent its body to Brisbane for testing.
Scientists from Biosecurity Queensland tested the corpse and found it was positive for Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) last Friday.
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