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Hydrophobia is a feature of which of the following disease?

A
Poliomyelitis
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Measles
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C
Rabies
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Hepatitis
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Solution

The correct option is C Rabies
  • Rabies or hydrophobia is a very serious disease caused by a virus, that affects wild animals but humans can also become infected.
  • Rabies is a viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain in humans and other warm-blooded animals.
  • Early symptoms can include fever and tingling at the site of exposure. These symptoms are followed by one or more of the following symptoms: violent movements, uncontrolled excitement, fear of water, an inability to move parts of the body, confusion, and loss of consciousness. Once symptoms appear it nearly always results in death.
Thus, the correct answer is option (C), 'Rabies'.

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