The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit’s warning us about bats and the diseases they carry.
They used their weekly In Focus slot to discuss the damage they could cause to humans and pets alike.
Medical officer of health Dr. Linna Li says this is the peak time of the year for bat exposure.
Only about 3% of bats carry rabies so while the number of bats having it or another disease known as Histoplasmosis, there’s still a chance an encounter could lead to serious illness or death.
To mitigate risk in your home, Senior Public Health Inspector Andrew Dunn suggests calling in the professionals.
The health unit’s making it clear of the differences between bat exposure and encounters. An exposure is coming across them while an encounter involves direct contact with one.
Story by Grant Deme
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