Question
A. Can be isolated from the blood of infected patients.
B. Has multiple antigenic types.
C. Can be transmitted by a dog 4 weeks before the dog becomes noticeably ill.
D. Produce infection that is almost fatal to humans.
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Correct Answer » D
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Rabies virus
Ans. is ‘d’ i.e., Produce infection that is almost fatal to humans
Rabies may present as
- Predominantly encephalitic disease – furious rabies
- Paralytic illness – dumb rabies
In humans, about two – thirds suffer the encephalitic form and die within 7 days, the rest initially present as paralytic then develop encephalitis, and death may not occur for 2-3 weeks. Survival is exceedingly rare.
