Author/Editor		Stantič-Pavlinič, Mirjana; Grom, Jože
Title		Netopir v našem okolju
Translated title		Bat in our environment
Type		članek
Source		In: Dobeic M, Vudrag M, Berger T, editors. Zbornik referatov 1. interdisciplinarni simpozij "DDD, zdravje in okolje" z mednarodno udeležbo; 2003 okt 17-18; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Zavod za zdravstveno varstvo,
Publication year		2003
Volume		str. 114-20
Language		slo
Abstract		All around the world we have recognised more than thousand species of bats. In spite of some advantageous characteristics, mostly recognised in several insectivorous species, bats can transmit in the environment different kinds of microorganisms - the causes of infectious diseases. Microbial agents, recognised in connection with bats are: rabies virus, Nipah virus, fungus Hystoplasma capsulatum, etc. In Europe we have recognised about 30 species of bats. The most cases of rabies virus were demonstrated in the species Eptesicus serotinus placed in Slovenia as well. We are presenting available data on rabies prevention. The rate of post-exposure treatment against rabies after the bite of bats in Slovenia is below 1 % and is comparable with the remainder of Europe. In most European countries, including Slovenia, the bats are included in the lists of animal species protected by the law. In spite of that, the programs of investigations of bats, including the recognition and prevention of diseases transmitted by bats are implemented. According to our opinions, such a kind of programs should be prepared in Slovenia as well. We propose for that purposes the establishment of co-operation between the medical institutions, veterinarians, cave explorers associations, society for bat protections and other interested institutions.
Descriptors		RABIES RABIES VACCINE CHIROPTERA DISEASE VECTORS