Published Nov 27, 2018

Ep 14 Rabies: Don't dilute me, bro

Explore the chilling history and mythology of rabies, a disease that shaped legends of werewolves and vampires, and learn about its revolutionary vaccine by Louis Pasteur, all while delving into the deadly dynamics of this feared virus with a near-certain fatality rate once symptoms appear.

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Ep 14 Rabies: Don't dilute me, bro

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Rabies and the Nervous System

Hair of the Rabid Dog

Rabies and Fear

Rabies and Vaccination

Rabies Through History

Rabies and Legends

Rabies Recovery Insights

Rabies Unraveled

Rabies Origins Unveiled

Werewolves and Vampires

Rabies Infection Stages

Bizarre Rabies Remedies

Rabies and Mortality

Rabies Unveiled

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Rabies History

Rabies Prevention

Disease Dynamics

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Ep 14 Rabies: Don't dilute me, bro

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Rabies HistoryRabies, a disease with ancient roots, has not only been a medical concern but also a source of myth and legend. Its historical significance and cultural impact are explored through ancient references and its role in shaping stories of werewolves and vampires.

Rabies History

Rabies PreventionThe rabies vaccine, developed by Louis Pasteur in 1885, revolutionized disease prevention and sparked global eradication efforts. Despite progress, rabies remains a significant threat in many regions, necessitating ongoing prevention strategies.

Rabies Prevention

Disease DynamicsErin Welsh and Erin Updyke explore the terrifying nature of rabies, a virus with a near-certain fatality rate once symptoms appear. They discuss its infection mechanism and the dramatic symptoms it causes, shedding light on why this disease is so feared.

Disease Dynamics

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