Rabid bat and human exposure confirmed in Shawano County. What are the symptoms?
A rabid bat in Shawano County has led to human exposure, sparking public health concerns.
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📍 How it ended
A bat in Shawano County tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case of 2026. One person in the area received treatment for rabies exposure.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
A bat in Shawano County has tested positive for rabies. A human has been exposed and is receiving treatment.
Coverage from local outlets including WDEZ, WFRV Local 5, and WSAW confirms the rabies case and the human exposure. Spectrum News and WBAY emphasize the symptoms of rabies and the ongoing treatment.
Watch for updates on the human's condition and any additional rabies cases in the area.
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Quick answers
Where was the rabid bat found?
The rabid bat was found in Shawano County.
What is the current status of the exposed human?
The exposed human is receiving treatment for rabies.
Which outlets are covering this story?
Local outlets including WDEZ, WFRV Local 5, WSAW, Spectrum News, WLUK, TCHDailyNews, and WBAY are covering the story.
Coverage (7)
- Bat tests positive for rabies WDEZ · 25d ago
- Shawano County bat tests positive for rabies WFRV Local 5 · 25d ago
- Bat in Shawano County tests positive for rabies WSAW · 25d ago
- Person receiving treatment for rabies in Shawano County Spectrum News · 25d ago
- Bat in Shawano County confirmed to have rabies WLUK · 25d ago
- First Rabid Bat of 2026 Confirmed in Shawano County TCHDailyNews · 25d ago
- Rabid bat and human exposure confirmed in Shawano County. What are the symptoms? WBAY · 25d ago
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