Posted 9/6/13 by The Garland Texan: On Sept. 4, the Garland Health Department received notification of a laboratory confirmed case of rabies in a bat captured Sunday, Sept. 1, near a residence in the 1100 block of Mayfield Avenue. This is the first confirmed case of the rabies virus in an animal within Garland since October 2009. GHD has confirmed at least one human exposure to the rabid bat. The rabies virus is relatively rare in North America and is occasionally found in wild or domesticated animals including, but not limited to dogs, coyotes, skunks, foxes, raccoons and bats. Infection of humans can occur if virus-laden saliva from a rabid animal is introduced through a bite, scratch, or mucus membrane (such as the nose). Without treatment, infection is almost invariably fatal. To minimize rabies exposure, residents should ensure that all domestic pets are properly vaccinated against rabies. Additionally, residents should avoid contact with wild animals and immediately report unusual behavior in any animal to Garland Animal Services at 972-205-3570.
Posted on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:04:39 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015