furious rabies
noun
fu·ri·ous rabies
ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs- 
: the common form of rabies that is characterized by anxiety, spasm of the muscles of the throat and diaphragm, hyperactive or violent behavior, hallucinations, excessive salivation, paralysis, coma, and death
Note: Animals with furious rabies become extremely aggressive and prone to snapping and biting indiscriminately.
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“Furious rabies.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/furious%20rabies. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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