03/07/2026
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies weeks after waking with a bat on his face, in a case that doctors say underscores the importance of seeking immediate medical attention after any direct contact with a bat, even when there are no visible bite marks.
According to a report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday, the previously healthy boy from Ontario died after developing rabies following a bat encounter at a cottage in northern Ontario.
The incident reportedly occurred in the summer of 2024.
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