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The disease known as hydrophobia is
The disease known as hydrophobia is
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The correct option is A Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain. Rabies is caused by lyssaviruses including: rabies virus and Australian bat lyssavirus. Rabies is spread when an infected animal scratches or bites another animal or human. Hydrophobia (fear of water) is the historic name for rabies. It refers to a set of symptoms in the later stages of the infection in which the person has difficulty swallowing, shows panic when presented with liquids to drink, and cannot quench his or her thirst. Any mammals infected with the virus may demonstrate hydrophobia. Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
Rabies is a viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain. Rabies is caused by lyssaviruses including: rabies virus and Australian bat lyssavirus. Rabies is spread when an infected animal scratches or bites another animal or human. Hydrophobia (fear of water) is the historic name for rabies. It refers to a set of symptoms in the later stages of the infection in which the person has difficulty swallowing, shows panic when presented with liquids to drink, and cannot quench his or her thirst. Any mammals infected with the virus may demonstrate hydrophobia.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
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