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Rabies' Stealthy Journey in Body
- Rabies virus enters muscle cells via acetylcholine receptors, evading immune detection inside muscle cells.
- Then it travels via nerves to the central nervous system, causing infection progression over weeks to months.
Foaming Mouth and Hydrophobia Explained
- Rabies causes foaming mouth and hydrophobia due to painful throat muscle spasms preventing swallowing.
- Excess saliva builds up because virus replicates in salivary glands to enhance transmission.
Rabies Subverts Immune Response
- Rabies suppresses neuronal signals that alert immune system, preventing infected neurons' death.
- The virus disrupts brain neurotransmitters, causing aggression and neurological symptoms.