Description of Rabies

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What is rabies? What causes rabies? More
Published: 9 years ago by Claudio Racca | permalink
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Rabies is a deadly virus that attacks the central nervous system and causes acute encephalitis. It is transmitted from animals to humans, most commonly by animal bites.

For further reading: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181980.php ^[1]

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Rabies-Topic Overview More
Published: 9 years ago by Mariane Margolis | permalink
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What is rabies? Rabies is an infection caused by a virus. It affects the brain and spinal cord ( central nervous system ) of mammals,including humans. It is nearly always deadly if not treated before symptoms begin. Animals that are infected with rabies-rabid animals-can spread the disease through their saliva or through brain tissue. It is rare for people in the United States or Canada to ...
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/rabies-topic-overview ^[2]