Rabies

📋Overview

This zoonotic disease is caused by lyssaviruses, specifically the rabies virus, and is often referred to in clinical settings as rabies virus infection. The virus targets the central nervous system and is typically transmitted through bites or scratches from an infected animal.

Once clinical symptoms develop, the infection is considered nearly always fatal. Because the virus progresses through neurological pathways, early identification of potential exposure is a critical component of public health management.