Rabies and Bat Lyssavirus
Rabies and Bat Lyssavirus Infection
Lyssaviruses are a group of viruses that includes rabies and bat lyssavirus. Diagnosis can be difficult, and confirmation requires laboratory tests for the presence of the virus in skin, blood, spinal fluid, and nervous tissue or other tissue. There is no cure once the disease begins.
Notification
Rabies and Bat Lyssavirus Infection is a notifiable disease in NSW and must be reported by phone as soon as possible after diagnosis.
Doctors, Hospitals and laboratories must notify the local Public Health Unit (PHU).
Select your local PHU to obtain the correct notification form and notify your local PHU.