[Rabies in Artibeus lituratus bats in Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais].
The first isolation of the rabies virus in frugivorous bats of the species Artibeus lituratus in Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais, is presented. The diagnosis was obtained through the direct immunofluorescence reaction, biological tests and viral profiling. Although canine rabies is under control in this city, the rabies virus continues to circulate in bats in the urban area.
Carneiro
Nídia Francisca de Figueiredo
NF
Prefeitura de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, MG. nidiaffc@yahoo.com.br
Caldeira
Antônio Prates
AP
Antunes
Letícia Alves
LA
Carneiro
Vinícius Figueiredo
VF
Carneiro
Gustavo Figueiredo
GF
D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D002685:Chiroptera / Q000145:classification / Q000821:virology*; D004285:Dogs; D019085:Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct; D006801:Humans; D011818:Rabies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D011820:Rabies virus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014505:Urban Population