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Does bat poop carry diseases?

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Histoplasmosis is caused by Histoplasma, a fungus that lives in the soil, particularly where there's a large amount of bird or bat poop. The infection ranges from mild to life-threatening. It can be misdiagnosed because its symptoms are similar to those of other illnesses, like pneumonia caused by bacteria.


Is bat feces harmful to humans?

The problem begins when dried bat guano is disturbed and "bat guano dust" is created in an attic. When these microscopic spores from the dried bat guano are inhaled by humans they can cause a serious respiratory disease called histoplasmosis*.

Can you get sick from bat droppings?

Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by breathing in spores of a fungus often found in bird and bat droppings. People usually get it from breathing in these spores when they become airborne during demolition or cleanup projects.

Should I worry about bat poop?

Property owners often feel that the danger is gone once a bat infestation has been eliminated. However, bat guano is dangerous, particularly if it is in a home or even outdoors if it is in a place where people might disturb it. When bat guano is disturbed it releases spores that can infect you with diseases.

Can you touch bat poop?

Bat droppings do not need to come into contact with soil to be a source of the disease. Bird or bat roosts can harbor parasites that may invade buildings. Although these parasites can bite and irritate, they are unlikely to transmit diseases to humans.

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