Dead bat found at Fremont home tests positive for rabies

FREMONT A dead bat detected earlier this week in Fremont tested positive for the rabies virus police revealed Related Articles Man accused of leaving suspicious packages outside California police station -year-old California girl is fifth to die after single-vehicle crash Over acres treated to reduce wildfire liability near Los Gatos Saratoga The Bay Area s first turbo roundabout sent crashes soaring Commuters and experts say it s still a better intersection Letters Kara Murray-Badal is the best choice for Oakland council The bat was discovered Tuesday at a residence near De Salle Terrace the Fremont Police Department disclosed in a news release It was collected and submitted for testing The Alameda County Department of Community Soundness later certified the bat had the rabies virus police declared There was no known human or animal exposure but the resident s dog will be revaccinated and quarantined for days out of an abundance of caution police commented The city s last substantiated episode of a rabid bat was in police declared Alameda County Vector Control the lead agency assessing the event plans to conduct door-to-door notifications in the area where the bat was identified police commented Rabies is a viral malady that is deadly in people if healthcare care is not received before features start according to the Centers for Malady Control and Prevention It is spread to humans and pets primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal According to the CDC each year Americans receive diagnostic care following a foreseen rabies exposure Police urged anyone who touched or was bitten by the bat to contact the Alameda County Society Wellness Acute Communicable Affection Undertaking at - - and seek physiological care In addition anyone whose pet had contact with the bat should call Fremont Animal Services at - - and talk to their veterinarian police stated Check back for updates