Title:	Rabies Bulletin Europe - http://www.who-rabies-bulletin.org/
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Description:	Rabies (Lyssa) is one of the oldest known zoonotic diseases; an animal disease transmissible to humans. It is caused by rhabdoviruses of the genus Lyssavirus and can affect all mammals including humans. Transmission occurs when there is direct contact to infectious saliva, i.e. bites, scratches, broken skin. The incubation period ranges in general between 2 and 3 month (2 weeks to 6 years are reported) depending on the site of infliction, the amount of virus and the virus strain.
Category:	Health: Animal: Conditions and Diseases
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Date Added:	July 02, 2007 06:11:10 PM
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