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First Death from Bat Lyssavirus Shakes New South Wales

7/5/2025

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A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales tragically lost his life to the Australian bat lyssavirus, marking the state's first confirmed case. This deadly virus, akin to rabies, spreads through bites or scratches from bats. NSW Health is urging everyone to steer clear of bats and to seek urgent medical help if bitten.

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A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales tragically lost his life to the Australian bat lyssavirus, marking the state's first confirmed case. This deadly virus, akin to rabies, spreads through bites or scratches from bats. NSW Health is urging everyone to steer clear of bats and to seek urgent medical help if bitten.