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Minnesota health officials search for woman who handled rabid bat
Health authorities seek contact with a woman who picked up a rabies-positive bat and attempted to place it in her bag.
What to know
- Minnesota health officials are searching for a woman who handled a confirmed rabies-positive bat after attempting to place it in her bag.
- Direct contact with the bat creates risk of rabies exposure, which can be fatal if untreated.
- Health authorities warn the woman may be unaware of her exposure and need immediate medical attention.
“Minnesota health officials are searching for a woman who picked up a rabies-positive bat, warning she may have been exposed without knowing it.”
Minnesota health officials · Cleveland.com ↗
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 12:58 AM ET
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first by PennLive, 2d ago · also MassLive, The Oregonian
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Woman picks up rabid bat, attempts to bag it — A Minnesota woman handled a rabies-positive bat and attempted to place it in her bag, creating a potential exposure situation.