Australia has recorded its fourth death of the bat lyssavirus — a very rare and fatal virus that can lay dormant for years.

The virus, spread by ticks, can cause a disease that leads to swelling of the brain and permanent health problems in half of severe cases.

The first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) has been reported in the state of New South Wales, involving a ...

Australian health officials are urging residents to avoid handling bats after a man who was bit months ago reportedly died ...

New viruses that are genetically similar to known fatal viruses have been discovered near food sources in a concerning new ...

The man dies several months after contracting Australian bat lyssavirus – a pathogen closely related to rabies ...

A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales died after contracting Australian bat lyssavirus, marking the state’s first ...

A 50-year-old man dies due to a rabies like illness called ABLV, after getting bitten by a bat several months ago.

Authorities have issued an urgent health warning as a northern NSW man fights for life in hospital after contracting the ...

A man is in critical condition after contracting a rare bat virus in Australia. The first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) has been reported in the state of New South Wales ...