A bat in Pasadena tested positive for rabies, which means that health officials encourage residents on Thursday to avoid contact with bats in the area.
According to spokeswoman Lisa Derderian van Pasadena, who was found bat near the intersection of South San Rafael and Nithsdale Road. It is the first bat to be found in the city this year to test positively on rabies, according to City Public Health Director Manuel Carmona.
No human cases of rabies have been reported in the city and the general risk of public exposure remains low according to the city. Carmona encouraged residents to mention contact with and immediately wounded, sick or dead bats in the area. People were advised to never use bats with bald hands.
“Every contact by people or pets with a rabid bat is a very serious health problem,” said acting health officer Dr. Parveen Kaur in a statement. “Rabies is a life -threatening disease that requires preventive medical treatment in time. To reduce the risk, all contact with bats and other wild animals must be strictly avoided.”
Kaur said rabies can be transferred by a bite or even a scratch from the tooth of the infected animal to people or other animals. Everyone who is exposed to a rabid bat must wash the area immediately with soap and wash water and seek medical help.
Everyone who finds a dead or dying bat is encouraged to contact Pasadena Humane on 626-792-7151. If pets are suspected of being bitten or exposed to a rabid bat, owners are advised to contact a veterinarian.
More information about Rabies is available through the American centers for disease control and prevention force website.
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