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What's the difference between hydrophobia and rabies?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

They're the same : Hydrophobia or fear of water is an old term for rabies.

Dr Sojico and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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