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Why is rabies called hydrophobia ? Explain.

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  • Rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected animals. The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite.
  • Due to this disease the patient also develops symptoms like fear of water that’s why rabies is also known as hydrophobia.


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