A Rabid Bat, a $206,000 Bill, and the Wild Cost of Rabies Treatment | WTF Health News
A bat lands on a restaurant table in California. It later tests positive for rabies. And somehow, that's only the beginning of the story.
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Eeks looks at rabies exposure, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and the sometimes staggering medical bills that can follow—from tens of thousands of dollars to one initial bill topping $200,000.
Plus: rabid kittens, baby goats, a skunk, and an unfortunate childhood incident involving a veterinary family, a minivan, and a bookbag.
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear—but it can be prevented after an exposure when treatment is given in time. So why can getting that treatment cost so much?
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