Rabies, a virus infection transmitted to humans through bites from infected animals, has always been considered fatal. So far, all those known to have contracted it have died, often after long, horrible illnesses. Now there is an apparent exception to this deadly rule. Matthew Winkler, 7, of Willshire, Ohio, has not only managed to survive the disease for two months, but last week he made medical history by showing signs of recovery.
Matthew's ordeal began last Oct. 10, when a bat flew into his bedroom and bit the sleeping child on the thumb. Determining...
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