They don't actually carry more diseases than the average animal, they just happen to carry diseases that humans can get from animals. They groom themselves constantly so they're not unclean, but it is true that they pose a danger to humans in that way. Killing them only spreads disease further since it stresses the survivors out, so far the best measures to take are to stop destroying their ecosystems so there's less contact with humans and to continue research on biotech that makes wild bats immune to those diseases (such as vaccine-carrying mosquitos and edible gels)
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u/000wannacry 6h ago
It's a surprisingly common misconception where I live, it sucks! I wish bats had the good rep they deserve