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Which animal generally transmits rabies to humans? What is mode of transmission of this disease?

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A dog , The virus enters the human body with the saliva of an infected animal, generally by the bite of the dog. From the site of entry, the virus then travels via peripheral nerves to the spinal cord and the brain.
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