Bat-associated rabies case in a cat from the Netherlands

In October 2024, rabies was detected in an unvaccinated cat from the Netherlands by laboratory tests
using DFA and RT-qPCR. Three and a half weeks before the cat showed clinical signs, a dead bat was
found in the house and disposed of without further examination. Viral characterization revealed European
bat lyssavirus 1 (EBLV-1) as the causative agent. This is the 4th case of bat rabies in cats in Europe.

Read more about it here: WBVR study shows European Bat Lyssavirus type 1 in Dutch cat - WUR