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📋Overview
Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease caused by lyssaviruses, primarily the rabies virus. It is a legacy term still used today, with the preferred modern term being rabies virus infection. Rabies affects the central nervous system and is almost always fatal once clinical symptoms appear. It is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, usually via bites.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0034494ICD-10-CM
A82A82.9
MeSH
D011818
SNOMED CT (US)
14168008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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