EMPRES: Confirmed Coronavirus in Bisha, Asir, for wild mammal (bat) 22 Aug 2013

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22/08/2013: Saudi Arabia - Coronavirus
Confirmed Coronavirus in (Asir, for wild mammal (bat)

GENERAL INFO
Disease Event ID: 177757
Reporting date: 22/08/2013
Observation date: 22/08/2013

LOCATION
Region: Asia
Admin 1 (Country): Asir (Saudi Arabia)
Locality: Bisha
Lat/Long: 19.2707587687/42.9944874984
Quality of Coordinates: Centroid Admin 1

DISEASE
Status: Confirmed
DISEASE: Coronavirus
Serotype …
Source: National Authorities

SPECIES AFFECTED
An.Type Wild
An.Class Mammal
Species Bat
At Risk
Cases 1
Deaths
Destroyed
Slaughtered


LABORATORIES
Disease Coronavirus
Species Bat
Test polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Result: Positive
Result Date ...
Reference Laboratory ...

http://empres-i.fao.org/empres-i/2/obd?idOutbreak=177757&rss=t

 

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Re: EMPRES: Confirmed Coronavirus in Asir, for wild mammal (bat)

Re: EMPRES: Confirmed Coronavirus in Asir, for wild mammal (bat)

FAO- Lifting the veil of mystery surrounding bats 24 August 2012

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24 August 2012, Rome - Few animals have suffered more from negative publicity than the bat. Nature's only winged mammal is frequently depicted in folklore and films as destructive, unhealthy and unattractive. Increasing concern about the bat's potential for spreading disease to other animals and humans has contributed to the suspicion that often surrounds the animal.


A manual published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization aims to help countries minimize the risks to public health, while protecting the vital role that bats play in agriculture and the environment.

The guide, "Investigating the Role of Bats in Emerging Zoonoses: Balancing Ecology, Conservation and Public Health Interest," is a hands-on reference to bat history, biology, monitoring, handling, and disease screening. The text is especially relevant as diseases transmitted by bats appear to be on the rise for various reasons.

INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF BATS IN EMERGING ZOONOSES
Balancing ecology, conservation and public health interest 2011
http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/154452/icode/


FAO -*News Article:*Lifting the veil of mystery surrounding bats 24 August 2012
http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/154452/icode/