During a stargazing trip in Arizona, Erica Kahn had a wild bat fly into her mouth, prompting urgent medical care for rabies exposure. Kahn, a biomedical engineer, was temporarily uninsured after losing her job and had just signed up for a new insurance policy, unaware of the 30-day waiting period. Her treatment involved four hospital visits and seven rabies shots, leading to medical bills exceeding $20,000. Bats are the most frequently reported carriers of rabies in the U.S., necessitating immediate medical attention after exposure.
Kahn was left with $20,749 in medical bills after a bat incident during a stargazing trip, having been temporarily uninsured at the time.
A wild bat flew into Kahn's mouth while she was taking photos, causing her to seek urgent medical care for rabies prevention.
Bats are commonly associated with rabies in the U.S., with reported cases often resulting from contact with the animals.
Kahn's chosen health insurance policy had a 30-day waiting period, leaving her responsible for significant medical expenses due to the urgent treatment required.
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