Boy dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies after being bitten by a bat while sleeping, despite his parents initially not seeking medical care due to a lack of visible injury. The case highlights the extreme danger of bat-related exposures and the importance of immediate post-exposure prophylaxis.
Why it matters
This tragic case serves as a critical public health reminder that even minor or unperceived contact with bats requires immediate medical evaluation for rabies.
Image source, MyLoupe/Universal Images Group via Getty Images By Sareen Habeshian Published 2 July 2026, 04:00 BST Updated 04:07 BST An 11-year-old Canadian boy has died from rabies after being awoken by a bat on his nose and mouth.
The article is a factual report based on a medical journal publication.
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