Rabies is one horrible way to die.
Too bad this guy didn’t get help sooner, he would probably still be alive. There’s no cure, but if you get the vacine before symtoms show (about 10 days avg.) you have a 95% chance of surviving. The vacine today is much better than in the past, and they don’t have to be given in the stomach.
After the book Cujo (King) came out, I was interested in rabies and read what ever I could about it. A lot of it I didn’t understand, not having a medical background, but what I did understand was pretty nasty.
Usually starts with a thirst that’s hard to quench, then fear of water (hydophobia). Just looking at water dripping from a faucet can drive you crazy. Then fever, halucinations, fits, and stark raving mad as the virus eats your brain.
Yes, that was what I meant, it something we are prepared to deal with here, but have not had to in years..