Rabies notice, copperplate engraving, "Notice sur La Rage" France, 1800
Rabies, caused by a virus, is passed in the saliva and can thus be caught from the bite of an infected animal. Rabies has been feared throughout history. Until the successful demonstration of a vaccine by Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) it was invariably fatal, having the most distressing and painful symptoms due to its attack on the central nervous system.
Details
- Category:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Object Number:
- 1989-139
- Materials:
- copper plated
- Measurements:
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overall: 280 mm x 340 mm x .5 mm,
- type:
- notice
- credit:
- Comben, N.
