Zbudil se je z netopirjem na obrazu, nato umrl zaradi stekline – to je bila zgodba 11-letnega dečka iz Kanade, ki se je zgodila leta 2024. Incident se je zgodil med obiskom počitniške koče na severu Ontaria, kjer je deček z družino počitaval. Po poročilu revije Canadian Medical Association Journal, ki je objavljeno v ponedeljek, je deček zbudil z netopirjem na obrazu. Ta situacija je začela niz zdravstvenih problemov, ki so končali z njegovo smrtjo.
Dogodek se je zgodil med počitnicami, ko je deček z družino obiskal počitniško hišico v Ontariu. Kako je zgodilo? Deček se je zbudil z netopirjem na nosu in ustih. Starši so se zgodili, da je netopir sedel na njegovem obrazu, in ga so odgnali. Oče je netopirja ujel v lonec in ga izpustil na prostost. Ker ni bil vidno poškodovan, se starši niso obremenjevali z zdravniško pomočjo. Vendar so se nato po 19 dneh po incidentu pojavili simptomi, ki so pokazali, da je deček zelo hudo bolan.
Simptomi so vključevali otekanje obraza, odrevenelost na desni strani, izgubo apetita in zmanjšano občutek na tej strani. Družina je v naslednjih dneh peljala dečka na urgenco, kjer so zdravniki poskušali diagnosticirati njegovo stanje. Na začetku so domnevali, da gre za Bellovo paralizo, ki jo povzroča virus herpesa. Nato so mu predpisali zdravilo za zdravljenje herpesa. Vendar se njegovo stanje nekoliko poslabšalo, in zato so ga pripeljali na urgentni oddelek mestne bolnišnice v Ontariu. Tam so odkrili razjede na dlesnih in blago okvaro živca na desni strani obraza.
Pomembno je, da je družina zdravnikom povedala o incidentu z netopirjem. Naslednji dan je zdravnik na urgentnem oddelku obvestil pristojno lokalno službo za javno zdravje. Kljub temu so dečka odpustili iz bolnišnice z domnevno diagnozo herpetičnega gingivostomatitisa, vnetja ustne sluznice in dlesni, ki ga povzroča virus herpesa. Vendar so se zgodili novi simptomi, ki so zahtevali hitro interventijo. Šele naslednje jutro je deček vrnil v bolnišnico zaradi oslabelosti desne strani obraza, zmanjšanega občutka na tej strani ter nejasnega ali nerazločnega govora. Med čakanjem na sprejem je dobil še vročino, imel je težave s požiranjem, bil je zmeden in začel halucinirati.
Do večera se je njegovo stanje še poslabšalo. Priklopili so ga na ventilator in ga sprejeli na oddelek za intenzivno nego otrok. Zdravniki so močno posumili na steklino. Test je četrti dan po dečkovem sprejemu potrdil diagnozo stekline. Kanadska agencija za inšpekcijo hrane je nato odkrila tudi različico virusa stekline pri netopirjih. Deček je umrl 17 dni po sprejemu v bolnišnico.
Steklina je izjemno nevarna virusna bolezen, ki prizadene osrednji živčni sistem sesalcev, vključno z ljudmi. Povzroča jo virus iz družine Rhabdoviridae, ki se najpogosteje prenaša prek sline okužene živali, običajno z ugrizom ali praskanjem. Ker virus napada živčne celice in potuje proti možganom, je bolezen skoraj vedno smrtna, če se ne zdravi takoj po izpostavljenosti, še preden se pojavijo prvi simptomi.
Netopirji so naravni rezervoarji številnih virusov, vključno z virusom stekline. Njihova vloga pri prenosu je nevarna predvsem zato, ker so njihovi zobje zelo majhni in ostri, zaradi česar so lahko ugrizi ali praske komaj opazni ali celo nevidni s prostim očesom. Ljudje tako pogosto sploh ne vedo, da so bili izpostavljeni virusu, kar zamuja nujno preventivno cepljenje, ki je edini način za preprečitev razvoja bolezni.
Okužbe s steklino so v Kanadi redke. Od leta 1924 je v državi zaradi stekline umrlo 28 ljudi. Slovenija je medtem prosta te bolezni – zadnji primer pri živali je bil potrjen leta 2013, pri ljudeh pa leta 1950. V razvitih delih sveta je zaradi posledic uspešnih programov cepljenja primerov stekline v zadnjih desetletjih izredno malo. V Kanadi so, denimo, od leta 1924 našteli 28 smrtnih primerov. Več deset tisoč ljudi pa za steklino še vedno umira v Afriki in Aziji, sodeč po podatkih Svetovne zdravstvene organizacije (WHO). 40 odstotkov teh predstavljajo otroci, mlajši od 15 let.
V Sloveniji je bila urbana steklina izkoreninjena kmalu po drugi svetovni vojni z uvedbo obveznega cepljenja psov. Med letoma 1946 in 1950 je za urbano steklino pri nas umrlo skupno 14 ljudi, od leta 1950 pa nobeden več. Število okuženih živali je začelo upadati z uvedbo cepljenja lisic z vabami, zadnji primer stekline pri živalih pa so ugotovili januarja 2013. Jeseni 2014 so sicer ugotovili steklino pri kuni, a je bila ta posledica cepilnega seva z vabe za lisice. Slovenija se je v skladu s pogoji WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health) v letu 2016 razglasila za državo, prosto stekline, leta 2021 pa je na podlagi zakonodaje EU pridobila status države, proste okužbe z virusom stekline (RABV).
Za zdravnike in prebivalce je ta primer opozoril, da je neposreden stik človeka z netopirjem indikacija za hitro zaščito proti steklini. Okužba skoraj vedno je smrtna, ko se enkrat razvijejo simptomi. V razvitih delih sveta je zaradi posledic uspešnih programov cepljenja primerov stekline v zadnjih desetletjih izredno malo. V Kanadi so, denimo, od leta 1924 našteli 28 smrtnih
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24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 652 days agoA boy in northern Ontario was bitten by a bat during a camping trip in 2024. Initially, he showed no visible bite wounds, and the bat was released after being caught in a pot. The boy later developed symptoms such as tingling, stiffness on the right side of his face, swelling, loss of appetite, and difficulty swallowing. He was initially treated for Bell’s palsy but was later hospitalized due to worsening conditions, including fever, confusion, hallucinations, and speech difficulties. After being admitted to the intensive care unit, doctors suspected rabies, which was confirmed four days later. Despite treatment, the boy died 17 days after hospitalization. Rabies, caused by a virus in the Rhabdoviridae family, is almost always fatal if not treated immediately after exposure.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of a medical case involving rabies, focusing on the progression of the illness and the response by healthcare professionals. There is no evident political framing, bias, or ideological emphasis in the reporting.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 65): The article reports a detailed account of an unusual incident involving a child encountering a bat on his face, leading to medical symptoms. It aligns with the cross-source consensus regarding the sequence of events and medical outcomes. However, the language has a somewhat sensational tone, particu
N1 SlovenijaIndependentCenter2 days agoAn 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while he was sleeping at a cottage in Ontario. The incident occurred during a family vacation in 2024. Initially, the family did not seek immediate medical attention because there were no visible injuries, and they believed the bat’s behavior was normal. However, 19 days later, the boy developed facial swelling and paralysis. He was taken to the emergency room multiple times, where doctors initially suspected viral infections like Bell’s palsy. His condition rapidly worsened, leading to hospitalization on a pediatric intensive care unit. Tests confirmed rabies, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified the strain as typical for bats. The boy passed away 17 days after being admitted to the hospital. Rabies cases are rare in Canada, with only 28 deaths recorded since 1924. Slovenia has been free of rabies in humans since 1950, with the last animal case confirmed in 2013.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a medical event without overt ideological framing. It focuses on the health crisis and public health implications rather than political agendas. While rabies is discussed in the context of public health, the narrative remains neutral, avoiding partisan slant
DnevnikIndependent🔒Center2 days agoAn 11-year-old boy died after being exposed to rabies through a bat during a family camping trip in Canada. The bat sat on his face while he was sleeping, and although the parents initially did not seek medical attention, the boy developed severe symptoms three weeks later, including swelling, fever, hallucinations, and loss of sensation on one side of his face. He was hospitalized and placed on a ventilator but eventually succumbed to the disease. Rabies is rare in developed countries due to successful vaccination programs, but remains a significant cause of death in parts of Africa and Asia. In Slovenia, urban rabies has been eradicated since the 1940s, with the last human fatality recorded in 1950.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a rabies case without overtly favoring any political perspective. It includes information from official sources and provides context on rabies prevalence globally and in Slovenia, maintaining neutrality in tone and framing.
Žurnal24IndependentCenter2 days agoAn 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies after being bitten by a bat during a family vacation in Ontario in 2024. The child initially dismissed the bite, as there were no visible injuries, and did not seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms such as facial swelling, fever, difficulty eating, confusion, and hallucinations developed over 19 days before he was taken to the emergency room. Despite treatment, his condition rapidly deteriorated, requiring intubation and transfer to the pediatric intensive care unit. Tests confirmed rabies infection, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified a strain of the virus transmitted by bats. The case highlights the rarity of rabies in Canada but underscores the severity of the disease once symptoms appear. Rabies remains prevalent in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia, Africa, and South America, where it causes approximately 59,000 deaths annually, mostly among children.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a rare rabies case without overt ideological framing. It focuses on medical and public health implications rather than political debate, though it indirectly references global health policies and vaccination programs. The tone remains neutral, emphasizing a
Slovenske noviceIndependentCenter2 days agoAn 11-year-old boy from Canada died from rabies after a bat flew into his face during a family visit to a cottage in Ontario in 2024. The child initially showed no visible injuries and his parents did not seek medical help immediately, assuming the incident was harmless. Over the next 17 days, the boy began experiencing weakness, facial swelling, fever, difficulty eating, confusion, and hallucinations. He was eventually admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit for children, where doctors suspected rabies. Tests confirmed the diagnosis, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified the rabies virus in the bat. The boy passed away 17 days after being hospitalized.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a tragic health event involving a rare but serious disease. While the subject matter involves public health concerns, which could be considered politically charged, the reporting remains neutral and objective. There is no overt ideological framing, emphasis,
Svet24IndependentCenter2 days agoAn 11-year-old boy woke up to find a bat attached to his face, and after a month, he died. The incident has raised concerns about wildlife encounters and potential health risks associated with such situations. The case highlights the unusual nature of the event and the possible complications that can arise from unexpected animal contact. Authorities have been informed, but there is currently no detailed information on the cause of death or further actions being taken.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a rare medical incident without overtly emphasizing any political stance. While the situation involves public health concerns, which could fall under broader policy discussions, the report itself does not frame the issue through a political lens. Therefore,
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