Zombie models in this seem to proc rabies. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't recall zombies possessing that ability, although mummies did (and do in this).
I can't seem to find any comments relating to rabies, but if you look up
tormented dead on Allakhazam right now it doesn't mention it. If you look up
mummies it does indicate such. Unfortunately I can't seem to find any references about it that are actually from the time period.