Rabies

Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease that causes acute and severe encephalitis in humans and other mammals. It was historically referred to as hydrophobia ("fear of water") because its victims panic when offered liquids to drink. Early symptoms can include fever and abnormal sensations at the site of exposure, which are followed by nausea, vomiting, violent movements, uncontrolled excitement, fear of water, an inability to move parts of the body, confusion, and/or loss of consciousness. Once symptoms appear, the result is virtually always death. The time period between contracting the disease an

group of vaccines against infection of humans and animals with the rabies virus

species of virus

international awareness campaign coordinated by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, a non-profit organization with headquarters in the United States

In Greek mythology, Lyssa (, ; ), also called Lytta (; ) in Attic Greek, is a minor goddess and the spirit of rage, fury, and rabies in animals. In myth, Lyssa is often portrayed driving people insane and leading them to their doom, and would occasionally be portrayed as a dog.

in microbiology

fatal viral disease in animals

strain of Rabies lyssavirus that circulates throughout the arctic regions

sacramental object used to cure rabies