Definition of Hydrophobia (General)
In answer to query:
http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=10970#p10995
It appears that Hydrophobia has two meanings
Hydrophobia
Extreme or irrational fear of water, esp. as a symptom of rabies in humans.
Rabies
A contagious and fatal viral disease of dogs and other mammals that causes madness and convulsions, transmissible through the saliva to humans. Also called hydrophobia.