Question

Rabies is caused by
A)Bacteria
B)Fungi
C)Virus
D)Protozoa

Answer 1

Rabies is a deadly disease which is caused by the saliva of infected animals, mainly dogs. It causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is highly fatal. There is no treatment of rabies but can be prevented through vaccines.

Complete answer:
To solve this question, we must know about the causative agent of Rabies.
Rabies is a viral disease which is caused by lyssavirus. It is transmitted when an infected animal bites or scratches a human or other animal. The transmission can also occur through the saliva of the infected animal when it comes in contact with the eyes, nose or mouth.
The symptoms of rabies are uncontrolled excitement, hydrophobia, inability to move body parts, loss of consciousness, confusions etc. The symptoms can develop in between one to three months. The virus mainly affects the brain and travels along the peripheral neurons and reaches the central nervous system.

1.The diseases caused by bacteria are tuberculosis, cholera, leprosy, plague, anthrax, syphilis.
2.The diseases caused by Fungi are eye infections, candidiasis etc.
3.The diseases caused by protozoa are malaria, leishmaniasis etc.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C)

Note: The viral infections can last about a week or two. Some examples of viral infections are AIDS, common cold. The viral infections can be treated by taking antiviral medications. The symptoms like fever and others can be treated by taking antipyretics.