Ontario Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Contact

Ontario Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Contact

An 11-year-old boy from northern Ontario died of rabies after a bat landed on his face while he was staying at a cottage, according to the New York Post. The outlet noted that bat bites often go unnoticed, making prompt treatment difficult. CNN reported that the case was the first locally acquired rabies infection in the province since 1967.

NewsNation added that the death occurred weeks after the bat contact during a summer trip, underscoring the need for rapid post-exposure therapy. Ontario health officials, cited by Fox News, stressed that anyone exposed to a bat should seek immediate medical assessment.

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Unnamed 11-year-old boy Boy's parents Dr. Brian Hummel Ontario health authorities

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Ontario boy dies of rabies infection after bat exposure, CMAJ reports
Ontario boy dies of rabies infection after bat exposure, CMAJ reports

Fox News • 2 Հուլ 17:43

An 11-year-old boy in northern Ontario died from rabies after a bat contact at a cottage, prompting health officials to stress the need for medical assessment after any bat exposure.

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Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face
Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face

NewsNation • 2 Հուլ 00:13

An 11-year-old boy in Northern Ontario died of rabies weeks after a bat landed on his face during a summer trip, highlighting the importance of prompt post-exposure treatment.

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old boy died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth
old boy died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth

East Idaho News • 1 Հուլ 15:14

An 11-year-old boy in northern Ontario died from rabies after a bat was found on his face, marking the first locally acquired case in the province since 1967.

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Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth
Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth

CNN • 1 Հուլ 14:44

An 11-year-old boy in northern Ontario died from rabies after a bat was found on his face, marking the province's first locally acquired case since 1967.

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Boy, 11, died of rabies after bat landed on his face while he slept
Boy, 11, died of rabies after bat landed on his face while he slept

New York Post • 30 Հուն 16:54

An 11-year-old boy in northern Ontario died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, highlighting the difficulty of detecting bat bites and the importance of prompt post-exposure treatment.

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