A video of a 17-year-old boy from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, barking like a dog four months after a dog bite has gone viral, raising concerns about rabies. Neurologist Dr. Rahul Chawla responded to the video, clarifying that rabies does not cause individuals to bark. He explained that rabies affects the brainstem, leading to severe throat muscle spasms and hydrophobia, which are very different from the barking behavior observed in the video. The neurologist suggested that the boy's symptoms could be attributed to a functional neurological disorder, potentially triggered by extreme fear related to the dog bite. The boy's family initially sought help from a priest, believing he was a victim of black magic, before being advised to seek medical assistance. Although he received two anti-rabies injections, he did not complete the full course, which may have led to his infection. Dr. Chawla emphasized the need for proper medical evaluation in such cases and cautioned against spreading unverified health information on social media, as it can create unnecessary panic.