Volume 8, Number 5—May 2002
Dispatch
Knowledge of Bat Rabies and Human Exposure Among United States Cavers
Robert V. Gibbons*, Robert C. Holman*, Stephen R. Mosberg†, and Charles E. Rupprecht*
Table 1
The number of cavers who considered the scenario as a risk for rabies
| Scenario | >College degree (n=298) | No college degree (n=94) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bat bite | 262/294 (89) | 69/93 (74)a | 331/387 (86) |
| Bat scratch | 191/290 (66) | 42/92 (46)a | 233/382 (61) |
| Bat on skin | 42/292 (14) | 9/93 (10) | 51/385 (13) |
| Bat on clothing | 10/293 (3.4) | 1/93 (1.1) | 11/386 (2.9) |
| Being around batsb | 37/293 (13) | 8/93 (8.6) | 45/386 (12) |
a For having >college degree compared to no college degree, p<0.001.
b Indirect contact with bats.
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