Zakazenia lyssawirusami u nietoperzy europejskich

Rabies in insectivores was identified in the 1930s of the 20th century. In recent years the study of rabies in European bats and the application of modern methods of investigation enabled the distinction of two lyssaviruses: EBLV 1 and EBLV 2, which represent genotype 5 and 6 respectively. Initially it was supposed that bats are the only host of EBLVs and the virus spreads among bats by way of bites between animals. Unfortunately, it turned out that in rare circumstances EBLVs can infect not only bats but also induce spillover infection to domestic and wildlife animals and man. Although such infections are rare they are a danger for public health and for the health of terrestrial animals. To date four human deaths from EBLVs infection have been reported.