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Rabies  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Acute VIRAL CNS INFECTION affecting mammals, including humans. It is caused by RABIES VIRUS and usually spread by contamination with virus-laden saliva of bites inflicted by rabid animals. Important animal vectors include the dog, cat, bat, fox, raccoon, skunk, and wolf.

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Entry terms

  • Hydrophobia
  • Lyssa

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TGRQFWXC-1

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