Bat tests positive for rabies after biting adult in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment says a bat tested positive for rabies after biting an adult.
According to PDPHE, the incident happened in the Regency Park area.
“Unfortunately, an adult was bitten by the rabid bat and is receiving rabies vaccine to prevent illness,” stated Vicki Carlton program manager at the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. Carlton added, “Rabies is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. Rabies also can be transmitted if the infected animal’s saliva gets into a cut or break in the skin or through the eyes, nose, or mouth.”