An Evaluation of Bat Rabies Prevention in the United States, Based on an Analysis from Pennsylvania

Olnhausen, Linsey R.; Gannon, Michael R.

doi:10.3161/001.006.0113

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“…Absence of a statistically significant difference in percentage of rabid bats between years (1995)(1996)(1997)(1998)(1999)(2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005) in this study implies that levels of rabies in bats remains stable in Alabama; this appears to be the case in other areas (Kurta, 1979;Steece et al, 1982;Olnhausen and Gannon, 2004;Rohde et al, 2004). However, temporal distribution of rabid bats throughout the year varies among studies.…”

Section: Most Cases Of Rabies In the Unitedmentioning

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Rabies in Bats from Alabama

Hester

Best

Hudson

2007

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

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ABSTRACT:Data on rabies virus infection in bats that were submitted to the Alabama Department of Public Health from 1995-2005 were analyzed. Demographic factors, such as species and sex, and temporal aspects, such as yearly and monthly trends, were investigated. Thirteen species of bats were submitted, and of those, individuals from seven species were rabid; prevalence was highest in Lasiurus borealis and Pipistrellus subflavus and lowest in Eptesicus fuscus and Nycticeius humeralis. There was no difference in prevalence of rabies between sexes or years. Statistically, more rabid bats were submitted in August, September, and November; and fewer were submitted in March, June, and July. Results were similar to those from other regions of North America; these data from Alabama can help to present a more complete view of rabies in bats in North America.

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Section: Most Cases Of Rabies In the Unitedmentioning

confidence: 52%

Rabies in Bats from Alabama

Hester

Best

Hudson

2007

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

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“…In one study, it was determined that more than 85% of rabies cases in the U.S. were attributable to a single bat species. The same authors also indicate that rabies exposure from bats is comparable to that from dogs, and less that from cats; however only bats are considered a high-risk vector [ 41 ]. Perceptions of risks from bats therefore can sometimes be informed by biases rather than hard evidence.…”

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Education to Action: Improving Public Perception of Bats

Hoffmaster

Vonk

Mies³

2016

Animals

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Public perception of bats has historically been largely negative with bats often portrayed as carriers of disease. Bats are commonly associated with vampire lore and thus elicit largely fearful reactions despite the fact that they are a vital and valuable part of the ecosystem. Bats provide a variety of essential services from pest control to plant pollination. Despite the benefits of bats to the environment and the economy, bats are suffering at the hands of humans. They are victims of turbines, human encroachment, pesticides, and, most recently, white nose syndrome. Because of their critical importance to the environment, humans should do what they can to help protect bats. We propose that humans will be more likely to do so if their perceptions and attitudes toward bats can be significantly improved. In a preliminary study we found some support for the idea that people can be educated about bats through bat oriented events and exhibits, and that this greater knowledge can inspire humans to act to save bats.

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Threats to Bats and Educational Challenges

Tuttle

2013

Bat Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation

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An Evaluation of Bat Rabies Prevention in the United States, Based on an Analysis from Pennsylvania

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Rabies in Bats from Alabama

Rabies in Bats from Alabama

Education to Action: Improving Public Perception of Bats

Threats to Bats and Educational Challenges

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