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Bat in Your Mouth? Rabies Risk Explained | Health and Fitness News
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A doctor went viral after waking up with a bat trying to get into her mouth—turns out it wasn’t a dream. This real-life scare highlights the deadly danger of bat exposure, especially rabies. Bats are the top source of rabies in the U.S., and while touching fur or droppings is usually safe, any contact with saliva via bite, scratch, or mucous membranes is high-risk. Bat bites are tiny and often missed, so any physical contact demands medical evaluation. High-risk scenarios include bats in your room, flying toward you, or near unattended children. Low-risk? Bats outside or just touching fur without bite signs. If exposed, wash the area, try to safely capture the bat for testing, and if unsure, head to the ER. Modern rabies shots are now simple arm injections—not stomach shots. Stay safe: seal entry points, never handle bats, and keep pets vaccinated.
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