The Weird Reason Rabies Is So Deadly

Опубликовано 14 мая 2026, 16:31

Rabies is the one of the deadliest diseases we know of; if you don’t get treatment soon after getting exposed, you’re almost certain to die. But rabies’ intent isn’t actually to kill – it's to control.

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- Neurotropic: infects nerve tissue
- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP): preventative medical treatment started after exposure to a pathogen

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