Rabies is caused by: _____________?

Correct answer: D. Rhabdovirus

  • A. Paramyxovirus
  • B. Rhinovirus
  • C. Arbovirus
  • D. Rhabdovirus

Explanation

Rabies is caused by rabies virus, a member of the genus Lyssavirus in the family Rhabdoviridae, whose virions are characteristically bullet-shaped. Students may choose an arbovirus because rabies can be transmitted by an animal bite, but arbovirus describes arthropod transmission and does not describe rabies. Thus, Rhabdovirus is the expected classification.

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