Rabies Transmission by the bite of a rabid animal commonly a dog or a cat the contamination of scratch wounds by virus-infected saliva Clinical findings Incubation/prodromal period 1 to 3 months · cns infection Hydrophobia. This fear of water is the result of the pain associated with drinking · Seizures and hallucinateⅰons. Paralysis may lead to respiratory failure Coma Mortality is >99%. Most deadly virus!• Incubation/prodromal period 1 to 3 months • CNS infection • Hydrophobia. This fear of water is the result of the pain associated with drinking. • Seizures and hallucinations. • Paralysis may lead to respiratory failure. • Coma • Mortality is >99%. Most deadly virus! Transmission – by the bite of a rabid animal (commonly a dog or a cat) – the contamination of scratch wounds by virus- infected saliva. Clinical findings Rabies