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2001 Rabies Update

Prepared by the Michigan Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development
Animal Industry Division (517) 373-1077

  

Rabies Cases in Michigan, 2001 (Map)
Last Updated 09/13/01

 

1. CASE #M01RA000126 
DATE: 1/22/2001
COUNTY: Oakland
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: 3-year-old child playing in basement, bitten on hand. Only one child receiving P.E.P. No domestic animals exposed.
2. CASE #M01RA000261 
DATE: 2/15/2001
COUNTY: Branch 
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Father found bat on outside bottom of cat litter box in basement. Exposure to cat unknown; cat was euthanized and tested negative. 2 young children in the home; 2 month old and 2 1/2 year old. Medical Director determined no risk of exposure to humans; no PEP treatments administered.
3. CASE #M01RA000561 
DATE: 4/12/2001
COUNTY: Oakland 
SPECIES: Fox 
COMMENTS: Observed acting suspiciously. ACO captured and submitted for testing. No human or domestic animals exposed.
4. CASE #M01RA000563 
DATE: 4/12/2001
COUNTY: Livingston 
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat found in toy box, 9 children in the home, 3 potentially exposed however no evidence of bites. Medical Director suggested P.E.P. for the 3 children, family refused. No domestic animals exposed.
5. CASE #M01RA000568 
DATE: 4/13/2001
COUNTY: St. Joseph
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Patient was injured while clearing out a brush pile at work. Saw company nurse, thought it was a sting. Went back out to brush pile and found bat flopping on ground. Went back into nurse with the bat and sent to Urgent Care. No wounds found indicative of bite, but patient is undergoing P.E.P. No domestic animals exposed.
6. CASE #M01RA000706 
DATE: 5/8/2001
COUNTY: Ingham 
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Dog 1 year old, found a live bat in shed while it was open doing yard work. Current on vaccination was boosted and will watch 45 days. No human or other domestic animal contact.
7. CASE #M01RA000758 
DATE: 5/10/2001
COUNTY: Ingham 
SPECIES: Bat
COMMENTS:
8. CASE #M01RA000847 
DATE: 5/23/2001
COUNTY: Newaygo 
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat taken from dog's mouth by dog owner, owner bitten by bat. Owner is receiving P.E.P. Dog was current on vaccination, booster and 45-day observation recommended. Owners also own horses. Recommended vaccination of horses. Owner will be vaccinating horses himself.
9. CASE #M01RA000882 
DATE: 5/24/2001
COUNTY: Barry 
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: 2 year old cat in house overnight alone, no people. Owner returned home, found bat dead on floor. Owner elected to euthanize cat. No humans exposed.
10. CASE #M01RA001093
DATE: 6/15/2001
COUNTY:

Ingham
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat found dead on floor in morning. 4 humans receiving P.E.P. 2 cats in home, last rabies vaccination was November 1998. Owners considering quarantine rather than euthanasia.
11. CASE #M01RA001170
DATE: 6/22/2001
COUNTY: Oakland
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat found outside on ground by a veterinarian and arranged to have it tested. No known or suspected exposure. 1 dog in household, current on vaccination, was boosted as a precaution.
12. CASE #M01RA001093
DATE: 6/26/2001
COUNTY: Ionia
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: 2 adults woke to bat in room. 2 cats caught the bat. Bat taken away from cats and packaged for testing. Cats current on vaccinations, booster vaccination recommended. 2 dogs also in household, confined to different room and not exposed (also current on vaccinations).
13. CASE #M01RA001156
DATE: 6/21/2001
COUNTY: Livingston
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: 5 humans potentially exposed, all are receiving P.E.P. Came home from vacation, while unloading car saw bat in house. 3 days later found bat dead in window fan in parents' room. 3 children sleep downstairs with doors open. One house cat, not vaccinated, is being quarantined for 6 months by veterinarian family member.
14. CASE #M01RA001257
DATE: 7/2/2001
COUNTY: Sanilac
SPECIES: Horse
COMMENTS: Unvaccinated pony exhibiting unusual behavior: difficulty standing, attempting to bite people, eventually recumbent and unable to rise. Pony exposed to unknown rabies vector. No other domestic animals exposed. Only human exposure was veterinarian. Sanilac Co. Health Dept. requesting strain typing. Waiting to verify status of other equidae in the herd.
15. CASE #M01RA001319
DATE: 7/9/2001
COUNTY: Sanilac
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat found in backyard next to porch. No contact with humans. 2 house cats, vaccination status unknown, had no contact, vaccination recommended. 2 stray cats hanging around outside, ACO placing live traps to capture.
16. CASE #M01RA001332
DATE: 7/10/2001
COUNTY: Shiawassee
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: 6yo girl found bat in yard, picked up and was bitten, she is receiving P.E.P. 12wo puppy, no history of contact with bat, being vaccinated. Also, unvaccinated stray cats around home, advised to contact ACO. There are lots of bats in the barn next door.
17. CASE #M01RA001446
DATE: 7/18/2001
COUNTY: Menominee
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: 5yo daughter of animal rehabilitator (licensed by DNR) found a bat in yard, handled it, but became entangled in her hair. 9yo brother helped her remove it from her hair, was bitten. Children then took bat to Mom, who handled it with gloves. Bat then died and was submitted for testing. Both children receiving P.E.P. 1 dog and 1 cat in home, both current on vaccination, have been boosted.
18. CASE #M01RA001550
DATE: 7/26/2001
COUNTY: Newaygo
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Single man resident, found live bat in home in morning. Can not confirm exposure, but patient is receiving P.E.P. as a precaution. No known domestic animals exposed.
19. CASE #M01RA001595
DATE: 7/31/2001
COUNTY: Charlevoix
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Patient was camping at Young State Park in Charlevoix. Found a live bat on the beach and picked it up, handled it. Patient is receiving P.E.P. No known domestic animals exposed.
20. CASE #M01RA001623
DATE: 8/1/2001
COUNTY: Eaton
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat found on floor of church bathroom. No known humans or domestic animals exposed.
21. CASE #M01RA001697
DATE: 8/6/2001
COUNTY: Newaygo
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat found outside bedroom in early morning. No known contact with patient but he is receiving P.E.P. No other human residents. One dog, multiple cats. Dog current on rabies vaccine, is being boosted. Cats kept on enclosed porch attached to house, not loose in house, are being vaccinated. 400 dairy cattle. No vaccines or treatment recommended.
22. CASE #M01RA001728
DATE: 8/8/2001
COUNTY: Lenawee
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat in house overnight; cat loose in house. Vaccinated 1995-1998 and March 2000; 3-year vaccine given in August 1998. Has been boosted and will be observed for 45 days. Both adults are receiving P.E.P.
23. CASE #M01RA001766
DATE: 8/9/2001
COUNTY: Kent
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Owners have a home in Pentwater, doing renovations. Male human bitten while sleeping, woke up and caught bat; receiving P.E.P. Spouse not known to have been bitten but also receiving P.E.P. due to having been asleep in same room. 1 dog in home, current on vaccine, being boosted and observed for 45 days.
24. CASE #M01RA001767
DATE: 8/9/2001
COUNTY: Kent
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Cat caught bat in house, bat taken from cat by owner. One other cat in household, no known contact with the bat. Neither cat was vaccinated. Cat that caught the bat is being euthanized, other cat is being put under 6-month quarantine. Owner is receiving P.E.P.
25. CASE #M01RA001817
DATE: 8/10/2001
COUNTY: Jackson
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Patient was sitting at her computer desk and felt something brush past her. Was not bitten or scratched, but is receiving P.E.P. as a precaution.
26. CASE #M01RA001825
DATE: 8/10/2001
COUNTY: Oakland
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Mom found bat in upstairs bathroom at 11:30pm. She immediately closed the door and left the room. Son and friend in son's room with door closed, father in his room with door closed. Called Animal Control, ACO safely collected bat. No humans exposed. 2 dogs and 2 cats in home, all were current on vaccines, recommended booster.
27. CASE #M01RA001826
DATE: 8/10/2001
COUNTY: Oakland
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Mother, father, and 16yo son got home from Cedar Point at 2am. Son went to his room and saw bat fly through room and land on window screen in his mirror. Closed door and went and got dad. Dad shut window with a broomstick trapping bat. Called Animal Control, ACO safely collected bat. No humans or domestic animals exposed.
28. CASE #M01RA001852
DATE: 8/13/2001
COUNTY: Jackson
SPECIES: Cat 
COMMENTS: Stray mother cat with one kitten taken in by family. 3 1/2 month kitten bit 5yo daughter. Mother cat and kitten delivered to animal control. Kitten quarantined by animal control and isolated, mother cat euthanized at 4 days. Kitten became ill shortly after and submitted for testing. Child receiving P.E.P.
29. CASE #M01RA001914
DATE: 8/15/2001
COUNTY: Oakland
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat found on ground in neighborhood. 7 boys had previously been "playing" with it: 3 are brothers, 2 others are brothers, and other 2 are from different families. Health Dept. has contacted all families and 6 of boys only touched bat with sticks, 1 was bitten on the middle finger of his left hand. He was treated at Beaumont Hospital and is undergoing P.E.P. No domestic animals exposed.
30. CASE #M01RA001924
DATE: 8/15/2001
COUNTY: Barry
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: No human or animal exposure, however has had one previous rabies positive bat this summer. Has since shot-gunned area where bats were roosting in barn and buried those that fell.
31. CASE #M01RA001941
DATE: 8/16/2001
COUNTY: Shiawassee
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: 3 1/2 month old kitten in area where ill bat was found. No one else was home at the time. Owners elected to euthanize kitten. No known human exposure.
32. CASE #M01RA002035
DATE: 8/23/2001
COUNTY: Muskegon
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: 11yo female exposed to bat on ground outside on lawn. No other humans exposed. The child has begun receiving P.E.P. 3 dogs in household, all are current on vaccinations.
33. CASE #M01RA002059
DATE: 8/24/2001
COUNTY: Oakland
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Bat found ill in house. Patient was exposed while providing nursing care to the bat. Patient is receiving P.E.P. No domestic animals exposed.
34. CASE #M01RA002278
DATE: 9/5/2001
COUNTY: Oakland
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: 4yo male exposed by picking up dead bat found in front yard. Child had cuts and wounds on his hands, is receiving P.E.P. No domestic animals exposed.
35. CASE #M01RA002285
DATE: 9/5/2001
COUNTY: Genesee
SPECIES: Bat 
COMMENTS: Exposure occurred in Tuscola County. Bat fluttering around in covered porch, landed on floor of porch. 3yo male child fell down on top of it or near it. Boy was scratched, is receiving P.E.P. No domestic animals exposed.
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