Family’s loss prompts urgent rabies warnings after 11-year-old’s bat encounter
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died after contracting rabies following a nighttime encounter with a bat; doctors say any direct contact with bats warrants immediate medical evaluation even if there are no visible bite marks.
An 11-year-old boy from Canada died after contracting rabies following an encounter with a bat while sleeping, a tragic case that doctors say underscores the importance of seeking immediate medical attention after any direct contact with the animals, even when there are no visible bite marks.