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Bat rabies in alberta 1979-1982.

The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne

|February 1, 1985

Summary

Rabies infection rates in Alberta bats varied by species. Hoary bats showed the highest prevalence, while little brown bats had a decreased infection rate over time.

Area of Science:

Veterinary medicine
Wildlife disease surveillance
Zoonotic disease research

Background:

Rabies is a critical zoonotic disease affecting wildlife populations globally.
Bat rabies surveillance is essential for public health risk assessment.
Alberta has documented bat rabies cases, necessitating ongoing monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze rabies infection rates across eight bat species in Alberta from 1979-1982.
To identify specific bat species with higher rabies prevalence.
To compare current rabies trends with historical data.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of rabies diagnostic submissions from bats in Alberta.
Calculation of infection rates and prevalence percentages for different bat species.

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Statistical comparison of rabies frequency between sexes and time periods.

Main Results:

Overall rabies infection rate was 4.6% among submitted bats.
Hoary bats (Lasiurus cinereus) exhibited the highest prevalence (24%).
Male hoary bats had a significantly higher infection rate than other bats; little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) showed a decreased infection rate since 1971-1978.

Conclusions:

Hoary bats represent a significant reservoir for rabies in Alberta.
Surveillance data indicate a declining rabies trend in little brown bats.
Species-specific differences in rabies prevalence highlight the need for targeted monitoring efforts.