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Do Bats Transmit Rabies Infection?

Posted on Fri, 24 Oct 2014

Question: I was outdoors when a friend saw a bat fly past me from behind.I did not feel a bite,but I have back pain on one side of my back and Im worried I might have been bitten and not know it. I have read online that someone can get bitten and not feel it . Should i get the vaccine. Its been about a week since that happened.

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes you have to get rabies vaccine

Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for writing to us.
Bats can transmit rabies.
World health organisation recommends anti rabies vaccine .
Even if delayed, it is better to start as soon as possible and finish the course of 4 injections.
Yes sometimes you may be bitten but not feel it.
Rabies is a deadly disease. DO NOT TAKE CHANCE.
VACCINATE EARLY

Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Arun (2 hours later)

At the hospital and they aren't taking my worries seriously. The nurse questioned me and looked at me like I was trying to score some drugs.She said she didn't see any scratch or bite. What should I do

Answered by Dr. Arun (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tell her you need the vaccine or meet a primary doctor.

Detailed Answer:
You must tell her to give you the vaccine.
It is not something that can be ignored .

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju