why does rabies cause the so-called “hydrophobia” and how does the virus benefit from this symptom?

Question

I vaguely remember something about this, like it’s somehow a way for the virus to defend itself. But that’s it. Thanks in advance!

In: Biology

Answer 1

I read that it’s beneficial to the virus because it keeps high viral load in saliva. This helps the virus get transmitted to a new host since it’s a fatal disease.