Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system – the brain and spinal cord. It is one of the deadliest infections known. And once the symptoms appear, it is always fatal.
It is caused by the rabies virus, which belongs to the Lyssavirus genus. This virus is present in the saliva of infected animals, such as:
Dogs
Bats
Raccoons
Foxes
Skunks
Cats
It typically spreads through a…