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Standard IX

Biology

Tuberculosis

Rabies is cau...

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Rabies is caused by

Bacteria

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Fungi

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Virus

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Protozoa

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Solution

The correct option is D Virus
Rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus. Domestic dogs, cats, and rabbits, and wild animals, such as skunks, raccoons, and bats, are able to transfer the virus to humans via bites and scratches. The virus causes the inflammation of the brain in humans and mammals. it affects the central nervous system.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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