Rabies [vzteklina]

topical
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Terms

encefalitická vzteklina
lyssa
paralytická vzteklina
rabies
zuřivá forma vztekliny

 

Encephalitic Rabies
Furious Rabies
Hydrophobia
Lyssa
Paralytic Rabies

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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.

Annotation
human & animal; coordinate with NEGLECTED DISEASES if pertinent
DUI
D011818 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0018366