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ra·bies
 rabies
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- pronunciation:
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Rabies is a serious disease that is caused by a virus and can kill people, dogs, and other mammals. A person can get rabies if scratched or bitten by an animal that has the disease. If a dog is acting in a scary way and has white foam around its mouth, it is very possible that it has rabies. Dogs and cats can get shots that protect them against rabies, and this also protects people from getting rabies from these dogs and cats.
If a person has been bitten by an animal with rabies, they must get medical treatment right away. Getting shots of medicine will save their life. |
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