Health officials warn of rabid bats in Northwestern WisconsinThe
state Department of Health Services warns that a rabid bat was
diagnosed last week in northwestern part of the state. By:
Associated Press report, Associated Press MADISON — Wisconsin
health officials are warning about the threat of being exposed
to rabies from bats. The state Department of Health Services
warns that a rabid bat was diagnosed last week in Northwestern
Wisconsin. State veterinarian Jim Kazmierczak says it's uncommon
to find a rabid bat this early in the year, but some have been
found in January in the past. Most bats become inactive in
winter, but some find shelter indoors and may come into contact
with people or pets. Rabies can be transmitted if there is
physical contact with a bat, such as getting a nick from a bat's
tooth or claw. Twenty-nine rabid bats were detected last year in
Wisconsin.