The incidence of rabies virus transmitted by chiropterans in the regions of High Araguaia and South West of Goiás

Abstract

This study reports the incidence of rabies virus in cattle, horses and bats in the High Araguaia and South west of Goiás, in the period 2000 to 2010. The data were obtained from the files of Goiana Agriculture Defense Agency Laboratory of the Veterinary Diagnosis and Analysis (LABVET), totaling in 502 samples. Samples of the central nervous system of these animals were subjected to direct immunofluorescence and mouse inoculation. It was found positive to the virus in 111 samples of cattle, 8 in horses and no account to Chiropterans. The South West registered the highest number of positive cases for the virus. Most bat species was analyzed Desmodus rotundus. It’s suggested, a intensive and complete study of the biological aspects of bats sent for analysis and also, a further escalation in the number of samples sent, which will contribute to the knowledge of these animals in the epidemiology of rabies.