Table. European bat lyssavirus type 1 in Eptesicus isabellinus bats, Spain, 1999–2003*.
| Type of testing | RT-PCR | RFFIT |
|---|---|---|
| Total captures | 1,226 | 626 |
| No. colonies | 19 | 13 |
| Total no. (%) positive |
34 (2.8) |
51 (9.3) |
| 1998 | ||
| No. captures | 164 | 151 |
| No. (%) positive |
4 (2.4) |
10 (6.6) |
| 1999 | ||
| No. (%) captures | 161 | 90 |
| No. positive |
4 (2.5) |
5 (5.6) |
| 2000 | ||
| No. captures | 204 | 128 |
| No. (%) positive |
16 (7.8) |
12 (9.4) |
| 2001 | ||
| No. captures | 209 | 96 |
| No. positive |
0 |
4 (4.2%) |
| 2002 | ||
| No. captures | 287 | 100 |
| No. (%) positive |
10 (3.4) |
5 (5.0) |
| 2003 | ||
| No. captures | 201 | 54 |
| No. positive | 0 | 0 |
*Results obtained during active surveillance. RT-PCR, reverse transcription–PCR, RFFIT, rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test.