Question 1

Rabies is caused by:*

A. Flavivirus

B. Rhabdovirus (Lyssavirus)

C. Retrovirus

D. Adenovirus

Question 2

The common mode of rabies transmission is:*

A. Contaminated food

B. Bites from rabid animals

C. Inhalation

D. Sexual contact

Question 3

The most common reservoir of rabies in humans is:*

A. Cattle

B. Dogs

C. Cats

D. Rats

Question 4

The incubation period of rabies is usually:*

A. 1–3 days

B. 1–3 weeks

C. 1–3 months

D. 1 year

Question 5

The characteristic symptom of furious rabies is:*

A. Hydrophobia

B. Polyuria

C. Diarrhea

D. Rash

Question 6

Negri bodies are seen in rabies:*

A. Kidney cells

B. Neurons

C. Blood cells

D. Muscle cells

Question 7

First step after a suspected rabid dog bite is:*

A. Give antibiotics immediately

B. Wash wound with soap and water

C. Give tetanus toxoid only

D. Wait for symptoms

Question 8

Post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies includes:*

A. Rabies vaccine ± rabies immunoglobulin

B. Only antibiotics

C. Only painkillers

D. None

Question 9

Which CNS manifestation is typical in rabies?*

A. Paralysis or encephalitis

B. Stroke

C. Meningitis

D. Brain abscess

Question 10

Rabies is almost always fatal once:*

A. Antibodies appear

B. Clinical symptoms begin

C. Patient receives vaccine

D. None

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