Vampires = Rabies Victims

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I found a really interesting article about the correlation of rabies victims to vampires. All you girls out there who are obsessed with Edward from Twilight might want to reconsider now!

Basically, the article discusses how victims of rabies have symptoms similar to the traits of vampires. These are the similarities -

1. A large rabies outbreak occurred in Europe during the 18th century, which is also when and where the vampire legend orginated.

2. Common carriers of rabies - bats, dogs, rats - are all forms that vampires have been known to take.

3. Both are aggressive and extremely sexual.

4. Many victims of rabies suffer from insomnia, keeping them up at night, just like vampires.

5. Both are hypersensitive to light and shiny objects, like mirrors, and to strong smells, such as garlic.

6. The rabies virus apparently causes an aversion to water.

7. Facial spasms occur in rabies victims, making them bare their teeth.

8. Rabies is more common in men than women, which is the case in old vampire tales.

9. Both rabies and vampirism can be transferred via a bite.

Here is the article -

Rabies May Have Inspired Vampire Legend

So anyone who really wants to become a vampire now, I guess the best bet would be to get infected with rabies. Unfortunately, rabies won't make you immortal - only quicken your death. Choose wisely! A short life full of vampire coolness, or your humanity!