30th September 2021

A 37-year-old gentleman presents with hyperactivity, hydrophobia, and confusion

A 37-year-old gentleman presents with hyperactivity, hydrophobia, and confusion. Collateral history from his neighbour reveals that the gentleman was bitten by a rabid dog 2 months ago. The clinical diagnosis of furious rabies is subsequently made. The gentleman has not had the rabies vaccine. Unfortunately, the infection is fatal. What is the most common cause of death secondary to furious rabies?

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