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Animal and bat bites or scratches

Animal and bat bites or scratches

Advice on what to do after an animal or bat bite, scratch or exposure, including urgent medical assessment and post-exposure treatment.

It is essential to be aware of the Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV), which can be spread from bats to humans and result in severe illness and even death. This can happen when a person is bitten or scratched by a bat, or licked on broken skin, or on the eyes, nose, or mouth.

The public should be aware of the prevalence of rabies virus before and during your travel overseas.