Rabies
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MeSH scope note: An acute infectious disease of the central nervous system affecting almost all mammals, including humans. It is caused by a rhabdovirus and usually spread by contamination with virus-laden saliva of bites inflicted by rabid animals. Important animal vectors include the dog, cat, vampire bat, mongoose, skunk, wolf, raccoon, and fox. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
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Human and animal rabies
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Rabies (Region of the Americas - PAHO)
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Rabies
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Disease outbreaks: rabies
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Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals: rabies
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Zoonoses: rabies
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