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A woman in Sumter County, South Carolina has died from rabies virus infection. This is the first human case of rabies in the state in 50 years and it is thought that the woman was bitten by a bat that entered her home a few months ago.
Other animals in South Carolina that typically can be infected with rabies virus include raccoons, foxes, skunks and other wild animals.
Advice for Travellers
Travellers should be aware of the rabies risk in terrestrial animals in the United States and avoid contact with wild animals. Bats in any country in the world apart from New Zealand and Antarctica can carry rabies virus. As the bite from a bat can go undetected, particularly if the person is asleep, all contact with a bat should be reported.
