Rabies

Rabies is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals. Early symptoms can include fever and abnormal sensations at the site of exposure,... Wikipedia

  • Symptoms:  Fever, extreme aversion to water, confusion, excessive salivary secretion, hallucinations, disrupted sleep, paralysis, coma, hyperactivity, headache, nausea, vomiting, anxiety
  • Causes:  Lyssaviruses
  • Prevention:  Rabies vaccine, animal control, rabies immunoglobulin
  • Treatment:  Supportive care
  • Medication:  Incurable
  • Prognosis:  ~100% fatal after onset of symptoms
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo