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Rabies in bats from Alabama.

Laura C Hester¹, Troy L Best, M Keith Hudson

¹Department of Biological Sciences, 331 Funchess Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849, USA. hestelc@auburn.edu

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

|May 15, 2007

Summary

Rabies virus infection in Alabama bats was analyzed from 1995-2005. While prevalence varied by species, no differences were found between sexes or years, with peak infections in late summer and fall.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Wildlife Health

Background:

Rabies virus poses a significant public health risk, with bats being a primary reservoir in North America.
Understanding bat rabies epidemiology is crucial for effective disease surveillance and control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze rabies virus infection data in bats submitted to the Alabama Department of Public Health between 1995 and 2005.
To investigate demographic and temporal trends of rabies in bats within Alabama.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of bat submission data from 1995-2005.
Investigation of species, sex, yearly, and monthly prevalence patterns of rabies virus infection.

Main Results:

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Thirteen bat species were submitted; seven species tested positive for rabies.
Rabies prevalence was highest in Lasiurus borealis and Pipistrellus subflavus, and lowest in Eptesicus fuscus and Nycticeius humeralis.
No significant differences in rabies prevalence were observed between sexes or years. Peak submission months for rabid bats were August, September, and November, with lower numbers in March, June, and July.

Conclusions:

The findings highlight specific bat species and temporal patterns associated with rabies virus in Alabama.
These data contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of bat rabies epidemiology across North America.
Results underscore the importance of ongoing surveillance and public awareness regarding rabies in bat populations.