Which of the following statements about rabies in people is false?

Rabies virus targets the brain and spinal cord

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Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear

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Rabies symptoms will almost always appear within a few days

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Rabies can lead to organ failure, coma and death

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Solution

The correct option is A Rabies symptoms will almost always appear within a few days
Explanation: In humans it may take from as early as two weeks to as late as one year after exposure for symptoms to appear.

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