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Rabies is a viral infection of the central nervous system, which means it affects the brain, spinal cord, and their surrounding membranes. A person with rabies has difficulty drinking because the salivary glands are also affected. For this reason, rabies is sometimes referred to as hydrophobia, which means fear of water

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What part of the body does rabies mainly effect?

Rabies attacks the nervous system. Once the virus gets into the nerves near the place it enters the body, it will travel to the brain.


Does rabies attack the human brain if passed on from an animal?

you dont have a brain..


What tissue of the body does rabies infect?

Rabies causes inflammation of the brain in human


How fast rabies infect humans?

Rabies infect humans depending on how far is the bite to your brain.


How does rabies kill?

I think it attacks the brain & nervous system. I'm not sure.


How does rabies affect the brain?

it is the same thing as the nervous system


Is Rabies a non-lethal disease?

Unless treated, Rabies is lethal. I messes with the brain and does not allow the infected organism to properly function.


How do vet check for rabies on dog?

The only available test to determine for sure if a dog has rabies is to send the brain to a lab for testing.


Is the rabies viral?

Yes. Rabies is a viral disease that causes dangerous inflammation of the brain in humans and other warm-blooded animals


What area of the body do you get rabies?

The central nervous system, particularly the brain.


How can you tell if a red fox has rabies?

The only way to positively determine if a fox has rabies is for a technician to examine its brain tissue under a microscope.


What is the cycle for rabies?

Rabies is a virus transmitted through infected saliva. It enters the bloodstream and travels through the nerves and spinal column to the brain. Once in the brain, the virus replicates and spreads throughout the internal organs.