Published January 1, 2023 | Version v1
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Revisiting the Basics of Rabies

  • 1. 1 Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Theni. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. 2PhD Scholar, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bengaluru. Karnataka Veterinary Animal Sciences and Fisheries University. 3 Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Theni. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.

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Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease that affects humans and animals. It is transmitted through bite of an infected animal and is considered as a fatal disease. The causative agent of this disease is Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus belonging to the family Rhabdoviridae. This disease was first described way back in 2300 B.C. and ever since then Rabies has been a dreadful disease.

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