Rabies in Artibeus lituratus bats in Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais

The first isolation of the rabies virus in frugivorous bats of the species Artibeus lituratus in Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais, is presented. The diagnosis was obtained through the direct immunofluorescence reaction, biological tests and viral profiling. Although canine rabies is under contro...

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Published in:	Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical Vol. 42; no. 4; p. 449
Main Authors:	Carneiro, Nídia Francisca de Figueiredo, Caldeira, Antônio Prates, Antunes, Letícia Alves, Carneiro, Vinícius Figueiredo, Carneiro, Gustavo Figueiredo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English Portuguese
Published:	Brazil Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 01-07-2009
Subjects:	Animals Brazil Chiroptera - classification Chiroptera - virology Dogs Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct Humans Rabies - diagnosis Rabies - veterinary Rabies virus - isolation & purification Urban areas Urban Population Brazil
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Summary:	The first isolation of the rabies virus in frugivorous bats of the species Artibeus lituratus in Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais, is presented. The diagnosis was obtained through the direct immunofluorescence reaction, biological tests and viral profiling. Although canine rabies is under control in this city, the rabies virus continues to circulate in bats in the urban area.
ISSN:	0037-8682 1678-9849
DOI:	10.1590/S0037-86822009000400017