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Ontario Boy’s Rabies Death Spurs Warning: Seek Care After Any Bat Contact

Ontario Boy’s Rabies Death Spurs Warning: Seek Care After Any Bat Contact

An 11-year-old in Ontario died of rabies after a bat sat on his face, despite no visible bite marks. Doctors in the CMAJ urge that any direct contact with bats warrants prompt public health consultation and consideration of post-exposure prophylaxis.

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Ontario boy died after a bat sat on his face. There were no visible bites