First detection of European bat lyssavirus type 2 (EBLV-2) in Norway.
Torfinn MoldalTurid VikørenFlorence CliquetDenise A MarstonJeroen van der KooijKnut MadslienIrene ØrpetveitPublished in: BMC veterinary research (2017)
The detection of EBLV-2 in a bat in Norway broadens the knowledge on the occurrence of this zoonotic agent. Since Norway is considered free of rabies, adequate information to the general public regarding the possibility of human cases of bat-associated rabies should be given. No extensive surveillance of lyssavirus infections in bats has been conducted in the country, and a passive surveillance network to assess rabies prevalence and bat epidemiology is highly desired.