What Is a Brain Infection?
8. Rabies Lyssavirus
The Rabies lyssavirus is responsible for causing the disease known as rabies. It is an extremely dangerous disease, and it will be fatal if is not treated in time. The virus can also infect other animals, and bites and scratches from infected animals is a relatively common method of transmission.
Rabies is now thankfully rare, especially in developed countries, thanks to a program of vaccination and eradication of infected animals. The disease is still found in some parts of the world, however, and travelers are advised to speak with their doctor regarding vaccinations. Rabies can cause brain infections, alongside a number of other complications that will be fatal.
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