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Bat-associated rabies virus in Skunks.

Mira J Leslie1, Sharon Messenger, Rodney E Rohde

  • 1Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Washington State Department of Health, 1610 NE 150th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155-9701, USA. Mira.Leslie@doh.wa.gov

Emerging Infectious Diseases
|September 13, 2006
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Rabies emerged in northern Arizona terrestrial wildlife in 2001, with 19 skunks diagnosed. The rabies virus originated from bats, indicating a significant cross-species transmission event.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Zoonotic Disease Epidemiology
  • Wildlife Health

Background:

  • Rabies was historically absent in terrestrial wildlife in northern Arizona.
  • An outbreak of rabies in skunks was first detected in Flagstaff in 2001.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the source and extent of the rabies outbreak in northern Arizona's terrestrial wildlife.
  • To understand the implications of cross-species rabies transmission for public health.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnostic laboratory analyses of rabies virus isolates from infected skunks.
  • Epidemiological investigation to trace the origin of the rabies virus.

Main Results:

  • Rabies was diagnosed in 19 skunks in Flagstaff, Arizona, starting in 2001.

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  • Laboratory analysis identified the causative rabies viruses as being associated with bat populations.
  • This indicated a cross-species transmission event of rabies from bats to terrestrial wildlife.

    • Conclusions:

    • The findings highlight an unprecedented magnitude of rabies virus transmission between species.
    • Maintaining robust public health infrastructure is crucial for managing and responding to emerging zoonotic diseases like rabies.