"Rabies" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Acute VIRAL CNS INFECTION affecting mammals, including humans. It is caused by RABIES VIRUS and usually spread by contamination with virus-laden saliva of bites inflicted by rabid animals. Important animal vectors include the dog, cat, bat, fox, raccoon, skunk, and wolf.
| Descriptor ID |
D011818
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C02.782.580.830.750
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| Concept/Terms |
Rabies- Rabies
- Hydrophobia
- Lyssa
- Lyssas
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Rabies" by people in Profiles.
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Characterization of rabies consultations in South Carolina, 1979-1981. J S C Med Assoc. 1983 Dec; 79(12):683-6.