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Standard IX
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Why is rabies...
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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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