A bat found in Walworth County tests positive for rabies.
Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services Environmental Health Specialist Megan Schumacher says at this time, no human contact with the bat has been reported.
Rabies is an infectious disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. The rabies virus is transmitted through direct contact, usually a bite, from an animal with rabies.
If you have been in contact with any wildlife or unfamiliar animals, especially if you have been bitten or scratched, talk with your healthcare provider or local health department to determine your risk for rabies or other illnesses.
