• Question: Why do rabies cause a fear of water?

    Asked by to Claire, Ian, Sergey, Vicky, Zena on 20 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
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      Claire Shooter answered on 20 Jun 2014:

      In late and really serious stages of rabies the virus causes pain and muscle spasms on swallowing. Because the person is usually also very feverish at this point they will try to drink, or be forced to drink and then experience this horrible pain. The result of the pain is fear of the sight or even mention of water

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