Rabies

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.925.782.580.830.750

**Synonyms:** - Hydrophobia - Lyssa