[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.
Prefeitura de Montes Claros, Montes Claros, MG. nidiaffc@yahoo.com.br
Nídia Francisca de Figueiredo
NF
Carneiro
Antônio Prates
AP
Caldeira
Letícia Alves
LA
Antunes
Vinícius Figueiredo
VF
Carneiro
Gustavo Figueiredo
GF
Carneiro
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