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- A nine-year-old boy died from rabies encephalitis after being infected by a rabies virus variant linked to insectivorous bats, likely in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec.
- The boy and his parents could not recall any direct contact with bats, highlighting that rabies can occur without a documented bite.
- This case underscores the need for better public and medical awareness regarding the risks of exposure to bats.
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A nine-year-old boy died from rabies encephalitis caused by a rabies virus variant associated with insectivorous bats. The patient was most likely infected in the Laurentian Mountains of western Quebec, but neither the patient nor his parents remembered any direct contact with an animal. The diagnosis was made seven days after the start of symptoms. After examining the most recent cases of rabies in North America, it is obvious that rabies following bat exposure can occur without history of a documented bite. The present case report emphasizes that the general public and medical care providers need better information about the risks associated with exposure to bats.
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