CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the following is the causative agent of Rabies?


A

Vibrio cholerae

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Rhabdovirus

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C

poliomyelitis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

plasmodium

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

Rhabdovirus


The correct option is B.

The explanation for the correct option:

  1. Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease.
  2. It is spread in humans and animals if scratched or bitten by a rabid animal.
  3. It is caused by a virus called Rhabdovirus.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A

Vibrio cholerae causes cholera infection.

Option C

poliomyelitis causes polio disease.

Option D

Plasmodium causes malarial disease.

Final answer: Rhabdovirus is the causative agent of Rabies.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Communicable Diseases
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon