webfact Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Concern raised over harmful bacteria from cave bats By Nisanart Kangwalwong The Nation Courtesy of Thai Navy Seal Thorough medical check-ups await the 12 young footballers and their coach as soon as they’re rescued from the Chiang Rai cave after local health authorities expressed concern about the possible risk of contracting a virus from bats. Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital is prepared to evaluate the rescued group and 13 medical teams, one for each of the missing, are poised to accompany them there from the cave entrance. The hospital has readied a separate zone to examine the 13 football team members and provide treatment as necessary, Chiang Rai Public Health Office chief Dr Tossathep Boonthong said on Monday. Tossathep noted that scientific surveys had found potentially harmful bacteria in the droppings of cave-dwelling bats, and Tham Luang Cave where the rescue mission is underway had never been surveyed. He said the Disease Control Department planned to collect and analyse samples of the bats’ droppings from Tham Luang once the missing party was rescued. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30349103 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, webfact said: Concern raised over harmful bacteria from cave bats I don't remember Alfred having any reaction to bacteria in the bat cave. (sorry!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just get them out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4637435435 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 a name of the bacteria? virus name? must be bad if their is no mention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 10 minutes ago, bsdthai said: a name of the bacteria? virus name? must be bad if their is no mention... IMO this article is to boost reader numbers, nothing more. If it is true that concerns over virus infection through bats is only being considered now, day 9 into the rescue attempt, then something is truly wrong with the organization. More concerning to me, obviously depending on the size of 'Pattaya Beach', would be directed towards sanitation and the threat of infection from that side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 20 minutes ago, bsdthai said: a name of the bacteria? virus name? must be bad if their is no mention... Clickitis? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 With all the serious issues that the trapped people face, and also the teams of guys working hard to save them are encountering, I really dont think they will be too worried over a little Bat S#@t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 23 minutes ago, Cake Monster said: With all the serious issues that the trapped people face, and also the teams of guys working hard to save them are encountering, I really dont think they will be too worried over a little Bat S#@t. Maybe worrying too much about not having a work permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cmsally Posted July 2, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2018 Quote He said the Disease Control Department planned to collect and analyse samples of the bats’ droppings from Tham Luang once the missing party was rescued. Probably better to collect and analyse now so you have the results by the time they are rescued and may need treating! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 5 hours ago, webfact said: Disease Control Department planned to collect and analyse samples of the bats’ droppings from Tham Luang once the missing party was rescued. So, it´s only harmful to the people they try to rescue, and will not be of any concern otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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