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Vampire legends stem entirely from rabies symptoms

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The terrifying legends of bloodsucking undead aristocrats trace directly back to infected animals. Severe rabies victims exhibit extreme sensitivity to sunlight, aggressive biting tendencies, and intense aversions to strong smells like garlic. Transylvanian horror was entirely based on a preventable viral infection.

Vampire legends stem entirely from rabies symptoms
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