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Thomas Dworetzky, Contributing Reporter | October 31, 2016
They noted, in addition, that hydrophobia and hypersexuality that can accompany acute rabies are also part of the vampire myth.
Another medical condition that accounts for vampire-like traits is Pellagra, which comes from a lack of niacin and tryptophan.
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“Photosensitivity is a hallmark of this disorder that is dermatologically characterized by erythema, edema – and in long-established disease – hyper-keratosis and hyper-pigmentation on dorsal surfaces of the hand,” they noted, adding that “erythematous glossitis is often present and it is not hard to imagine the link between this symptom and fangs, dripping with blood. Insomnia and aggression could provide an explanation for the behavior of the vampire.”
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