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About Rabies
Rabies is a rare but fatal disease that affects the central nervous system.
It is caused by a type of virus called a lyssavirus.
Rabies virus is found in nearly every country, but not Australia. It is closely related to Australian bat lyssavirus and causes a very similar disease.
Rabies spreads to people through bites or scratches from infected animals.