Rabies Advisory After ‘Bat’ Incident at Florida Movie Theater
Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects both animals and humans. It is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, with bats being one of the most common carriers of the virus. Recently, there have been alarming incidents involving bats at a movie theater in Fort Pierce, Florida, which prompted the issuance of a rabies advisory by the Florida Department of Health.
Rabies is caused by the rabies virus, which belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family. The virus primarily affects the central nervous system, leading to severe neurological symptoms and, if left untreated, ultimately death. It can be transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, usually through a bite or scratch. While bats are the most common carriers of rabies, other animals such as raccoons, skunks,...