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It was historically referred to as hydrophobia ("fear of water") because most people affected panic when offered liquids to drink as a result of uncontrollable, painful spasms in their throat muscles when they swallow. [152]

Hydrophobia: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more
Hydrophobia means fear of water and is a late-stage symptom of rabies. Hydrophobia causes throat spasms when a person goes to drink water. Treatment at this stage is typically supportive.

Why Does Rabies Cause Hydrophobia (Fear of Water)?
The intense reaction to water, or hydrophobia, is not a psychological fear but a physical symptom resulting from brainstem dysfunction. The virus specifically targets and damages the brainstem, an area that controls involuntary, life-sustaining functions like breathing and swallowing.

Why Does Rabies Cause Fear of Water? Hydrophobia Explained ...
The hydrophobia is brought on by the extreme pain of swallowing liquids, not just water. The virus causes intense muscle spasms in the throat that are excruciating, so much so that even the thought of swallowing can result in aggressive behavior.

Hydrophobia - Wikipedia
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HYDROPHOBIA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Initial symptoms are similar to the flu before progressing to neurological symptoms like delirium, anxiety and hydrophobia (fear of water), as well as physical signs like seizures.

HYDROPHOBIA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
HYDROPHOBIA definition: an extreme dread or fear of water, especially when associated with painful involuntary throat spasms from a rabies infection. See examples of hydrophobia used in a sentence.

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