A man has died after contracting the first NSW case of Australian bat lyssavirus. Here’s everything you need to know about the deadly infection

The rabies-like virus is extremely rare with no effective treatment after symptoms beginFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man from northern New South Wales has died after contracting the state’s first recorded case of Australian bat lyssavirus, a close relative of the rabies virus.The man, in his 50s, was bitten by a bat “several” months ago and received treatment at the time, NSW Health said. Cont