Question

Disease which affects central nervous system is

• A. Polio
• B. Jaundice
• C. Rabies
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and C

Rabies is a viral disease that is spread most often from the bite of a rabid animal to another animal or to a human. The rabies virus affects the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord of humans and animals. During the incubation period, the time between exposure to the virus and the appearance of symptoms, the virus travels along nerves towards the brain. This process takes an average of one to three months, but can range from several days to several years after exposure. The infection causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord that can lead to encephalopathy and later, death.