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

The first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) has been reported in the state of New South Wales, involving a man in his 50s. He fell ill after being “bitten by a bat several months ago, ...

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.

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

Unlike rabies, which causes roughly 59,000 human deaths annually, predominantly in Africa and Asia, human infection with bat ...

Shutterstock Image A man is in critical condition after he contracted a rare bat virus while in Australia. It's the first ...

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 ...

Man with Rare Bat Virus in Critical Condition After Being 'Bitten Several Months Ago,' Say Authorities. A man in his 50s has reportedly contracted the first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus ...

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 ...