Bat found in Haddonfield attic tests positive for rabies, 3 cats exposed, Camden County health officials say
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Last updated: April 25, 2026
A bat discovered in a Haddonfield, New Jersey home's attic has tested positive for rabies. This finding has prompted action from the Camden County Health Department to ensure public safety.
- Key Facts: A resident found the bat in their attic.
- The bat was subsequently tested by the Camden County Health Department.
- The test results confirmed the presence of the rabies virus.
- The health department is the primary authority providing this information.
- The specific location of the discovery was Haddonfield, New Jersey.
- The Camden County Health Department is responsible for public health within its jurisdiction.
- Rabies is a serious viral disease transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, often via bites.
- Confirmation of rabies in a bat necessitates further public health measures, though specifics were not detailed in the provided excerpt.
