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Rabies MeSH Descriptor Data 2022


MeSH Heading
Rabies
Tree Number(s)
C01.925.782.580.830.750
Unique ID
D011818
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011818
Annotation
human & animal; coordinate with NEGLECTED DISEASES if pertinent
Scope Note
Acute VIRAL CNS INFECTION affecting mammals, including humans. It is caused by RABIES VIRUS and usually spread by contamination with virus-laden saliva of bites inflicted by rabid animals. Important animal vectors include the dog, cat, bat, fox, raccoon, skunk, and wolf.
Entry Term(s)
Hydrophobia
Lyssa
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2019/06/17
Rabies Preferred
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