A fifty -year -old man died in Australia because of his “very rare” virus that resembles dog disease, which is transmitted by a bat, according to the health authorities, Thursday.
“We express our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and his friends for their heavy loss.”
She added, “There is no effective treatment for Australian bats, which is rare.”
The Australian man had been subjected to a bite from one of the bats that were carrying the virus. He was taken to hospital this week and was in a critical position.
This virus, which is similar to the disease that is not in Australia, is transmitted when the infidel saliva enters the human body through a bite or scratch.
The first symptoms may take several days and possibly years to appear, and the symptoms of influenza are similar to any headache, fever, and fatigue, according to health authorities. The condition of the injured deteriorates quickly, which leads to paralysis, delirium, seizures, and death.
3 previous injuries to the Australian bats were recorded since its first time identified in 1996.
The Australian Scientific Research Authority stated in a document published online that two of these cases, one of which is a woman dating back to 1998 and the other for a 8 -year child in 2013, “ended with death.”
“The Australian Broken Virus is closely related to dog disease, and leads to death in people at risk if they were infected and did not receive treatment quickly,” said the expert in infectious diseases at the University of Melbourne James Gelcson.
The New South Wales Health Services Authority confirmed that people should avoid or deal with bats, because all Australian bats can carry the virus.
She added: “If you or anyone you know about the bite or scratch from a bat, you should wash the wound well for 15 minutes with soap and water, and put an anti -virus antiseptic.”
She continued: “Patients should then receive a treatment with immunoglobulin antibodies for rabies and rabies vaccine.”
