A rabid bat discovered near Stockport Circle and Kirkwall Drive in Summerville, South Carolina, exposed one dog, which is now under mandatory quarantine per the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. No human exposures have been reported, but officials urge anyone or any pet potentially contacting the bat to call the South Carolina Department of Public Health’s Charleston office at (843) 953-4713 (business hours) or (888) 847-0902 after hours.
Rabies Transmission Risks
Rabid bats transmit the virus through bites that are often imperceptible due to their tiny teeth, as noted by DPH Rabies Program manager Terri McCollister. Exposure occurs via direct contact with broken skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth); lab testing confirms infection since…..