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Bat rabies, Texas, 1996-2000.

Rodney E Rohde1, Bonny C Mayes, Jean S Smith

  • 1Texas State University at San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas 78666, USA. rrohde@txstate.edu

Emerging Infectious Diseases
|June 18, 2004
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Texas bats were tested for rabies virus from 1996-2000. Monoclonal antibodies and genetic sequencing identified rabies strains, including unexpected variants, in bat populations.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Virology
  • Zoonotic Disease Surveillance
  • Mammalogy

Background:

  • Rabies virus poses a significant public health threat, primarily transmitted through wildlife reservoirs.
  • Bats are a known reservoir for rabies virus, with varying species exhibiting different transmission dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To speciate bats submitted to the Texas Department of Health between 1996 and 2000.
  • To detect rabies virus antigen in these bat specimens.
  • To perform antigenic and genetic analysis on rabies virus-positive samples to identify specific strains and detect atypical variants.

Main Methods:

  • Direct immunofluorescence microscopy was used for initial rabies virus antigen detection.
  • Monoclonal antibody analysis targeting the nucleoprotein was employed for antigenic characterization.

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  • Genetic sequencing of the nucleoprotein gene was utilized to confirm atypical or unexpected rabies virus findings.

    • Main Results:

    • Bat species submitted to the Texas Department of Health were identified.
    • Rabies virus antigen was detected in a subset of the submitted bat specimens.
    • Monoclonal antibody and genetic analyses revealed the presence of specific rabies virus strains and identified unexpected antigenic profiles.

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully speciated bats and identified rabies virus presence in Texas wildlife.
    • Antigenic and genetic analyses provided insights into the diversity of rabies virus strains circulating in bats.
    • This surveillance data is crucial for understanding rabies epidemiology and informing public health strategies in Texas.