Rabies Virus

Rabies is an acute, progressive, invariably fatal viral encephalitis caused by the Rabies virus.

What our notes say

• Rabies is an acute, progressive, invariably fatal viral encephalitis caused by the Rabies virus. (EXAM: Vaccines & Antivirals, Rabies, CMV & EBV, Adenovirus & Enteroviruses)
• Rabies Virus — structure, pathogenesis, clinical features, post-exposure prophylaxis (EXAM: Vaccines & Antivirals, Rabies, CMV & EBV, Adenovirus & Enteroviruses)
• Explains why rabies virus infects neurons specifically — neurotropism (EXAM: Influenza, Viral Receptors & Spikes, Interferons, and Viral Pathogenesis)
• Rabies virus binds nicotinic acetylcholine receptors on neurons (Medical Microbiology III Exam: Viruses, Fungi & Diagnosis)
• All following belong to Picornaviridae EXCEPT Rabies virus * (Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Guide: Pathogenesis, Dx & Treatment)
• All following belong to Picornaviridae EXCEPT: Rabies virus — trick MCQ * (Medical Virology: Adenoviruses, Hemorrhagic Fever & Viral Receptors)

Study material on Rabies Virus

• EXAM: Vaccines & Antivirals, Rabies, CMV & EBV, Adenovirus & Enteroviruses
• MKU Medical Virology Exam Guide: HIV, CMV, Vaccines & More

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• Rabies
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• Viral Pathogenesis