6-year-old girl bitten by rabid bat in Wisconsin, family says
A 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin is recovering after being bitten by a rabid bat, coinciding with rabies detections in two states.
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A 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin was bitten by a rabid bat, according to her family. The child is currently recovering.
Simultaneously, health officials have confirmed the presence of rabid bats in Shawano County, Wisconsin, and Lenawee County, Michigan. Coverage from ABC7 Chicago and WISN focuses on the child's injury, while the Wausau Pilot & Review, WTOL, and Lenawee County officials emphasize public health warnings and the need for caution following these detections.
Health officials in Shawano and Lenawee counties are urging caution. Coverage does not specify further medical updates for the child beyond her recovery status.
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Quick answers
Where were the rabid bats detected?
Rabid bats were confirmed in Shawano County, Wisconsin, and Lenawee County, Michigan.
What is the condition of the girl bitten in Wisconsin?
According to WISN, the 6-year-old girl is recovering.
How are health departments responding to the detections?
Health officials in the affected areas are urging caution and issuing health warnings.
Coverage (5)
- Rabid bat confirmed in Shawano County, health officials urge caution Wausau Pilot & Review · 5h ago
- Rabies-Positive Bat Detected in Lenawee County Lenawee County, MI · 5h ago
- Rabid bat found in Adrian prompts Lenawee County health warning WTOL · 5h ago
- Wisconsin 6-year-old recovering after rabid bat attack WISN · 5h ago
- 6-year-old girl bitten by rabid bat in Wisconsin, family says ABC7 Chicago · 5h ago broke it first
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