Rabies is one of the most lethal viral infections on the planet and when symptoms start presenting it’s unfortunately too late.  

Australia is rabies free with only 2 confirmed human deaths from the virus, both from last century. But for many countries across Asia and Africa it's still a very real and deadly threat.  

Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Imma Perfetto about the defences we have against rabies and a critical new finding that could boost protection for those with daily exposure to the virus.

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