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Definition

Rabies is an often deadly viral infection that is mainly spread by infected animals.

Symptoms

The actual time between infection and when you get sick (called the "incubation period") ranges from 10 days - 7 years. The average incubation period is 3 - 7 weeks.

Symptoms may include:

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