California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus

A rabid bat recovered adjacent a California vicinity has prompted wellness officials to impulse residents to debar interaction with wildlife and question contiguous aesculapian attraction if they judge they whitethorn person been exposed.

On May 26, a bat was recovered adjacent Palo Verde Common successful South Fremont, adjacent to a sidewalk and "within reachable region of pedestrians and animals," the Fremont Police Department said.

Alameda County Vector Control confirmed Thursday that the bat tested affirmative for rabies.

The bureau said it is investigating the incidental but noted determination are presently nary known quality oregon carnal exposures linked to the bat.

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A bat flies done a wood portion hunting for prey. (iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Residents successful the country person been notified astir the incidental and the risks associated with rabies exposure, officials said.

"Rabies is simply a fatal illness caused by a microorganism that affects the encephalon and tense system," constabulary said successful a quality release.

"It is preventable if the exposed idiosyncratic oregon carnal receives a bid of rabies vaccine shots arsenic soon arsenic imaginable aft exposure," the merchandise added.

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Common pipistrelle bat perched connected a surface. (iStock)

Authorities advised anyone who whitethorn person touched oregon been bitten by the bat to interaction the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program astatine 510-267-3250 and question contiguous aesculapian attention.

Officials besides warned residents to debar interaction with bats and different chaotic animals that whitethorn transportation rabies.

Animals commonly associated with rabies see skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons.

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A 3D illustration shows pinkish rabies microorganism microscopic cells against a pinkish background. (iStock)

"Unvaccinated dogs and cats are considered to beryllium astatine mean to precocious hazard of contracting and perchance spreading the rabies virus," constabulary said.

"If you find a sick oregon dormant animal, bash not interaction it," the merchandise continued, adding that antithetic carnal behaviour should beryllium reported to Fremont Animal Services oregon the Alameda County Public Health Department.

Authorities besides warned residents not to grip bats recovered successful homes oregon yards.

Officials recommended respective preventative measures, including keeping pets vaccinated against rabies.

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Residents are besides encouraged to support pets confined to their spot and region outdoor nutrient sources that whitethorn pull wildlife.

Fox News Digital has reached retired to the Fremont Police Department for an update connected the incident.