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Which of the following is the causative agent of Rabies?


A

Vibrio cholerae

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B

Rhabdovirus

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C

poliomyelitis

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D

plasmodium

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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.


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