Rabies Is Caused by

question 107

Multiple Choice

Rabies is caused by

• A) a bacterial infection usually transmitted in the saliva of a rabid animal.
• B) a bacterial infection usually transmitted in the saliva of a rabbit animal.
• C) a virus.
• D) an embolism.
• E) an infarct.

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Definitions:

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