Rabies is transmitted to humans mainly through
- A. mosquito bites
- B. contaminated milk
- C. airborne droplets
- D. the bite of an infected animal such as a dog
Explanation
The rabies virus travels in the saliva of infected mammals and enters through a bite, then moves along nerves to the brain, causing hydrophobia. Prompt vaccination after a bite prevents the disease once symptoms appear, when it is almost always fatal.
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