Question

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus and is transmitted through and animal bite?

• A. Polio
• B. Cholera
• C. Rabies
• D. Hepatitis

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Rabies

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Rabies is a viral disease caused through the bite of infected dog.
2. It is spread by the entry of the infected saliva of a rabid dog into the host body.
3. This disease majorly affects the nerves and the brain of the body.

Explanation of the incorrect option :

Option A:

Polio is a viral disease caused by Poliovirus which spreads through the faecal-oral route or through droplets of cough or sneeze.

Option B:

Cholera is a bacterial disease caused by Vibrio cholerae which spreads through contaminated food or water.

Option D:

Hepatitis is a viral disease which affects the liver and spreads through contaminated food or water.

Final answer: Rabies is a disease that is caused by a virus and is transmitted through an animal bite.