3 Questions
Which of the following is true about rabies?
It is caused by the Rhabdovirus genus.
What is the shape of the capsid of Rhabdoviruses?
Bullet-shaped
Who developed the rabies vaccine?
Louis Pasteur and Emile Roux
Study Notes
- Rhabdoviruses have a broad range of infection from plants to mammals.
- Rabies is caused by the Lyssavirus genus and has a 100% mortality rate.
- The virus enters the body through a bite and progresses through various clinical phases.
- Encephalitic and paralytic are the two forms of rabies.
- Louis Pasteur and Emile Roux developed the rabies vaccine.
- Passive and active post-exposure immunization are used to prevent rabies after exposure.
- Rhabdoviruses have a bullet-shaped, enveloped capsid of 60-180 nm.
- Rabies refers to the disease caused by the virus, while the rabies virus is the infectious agent.
- The virus encodes for 5 proteins; N, P/C, M, G, and L.
- Rabies can cause diseases in crops such as alfalfa, barley, broccoli, lettuce, strawberries, and others.
Test your knowledge about one of the deadliest viruses known to mankind - the rabies virus. This quiz will cover the basics of the virus, including its transmission, clinical symptoms, and prevention. You'll also learn about the history of the rabies vaccine and the different proteins encoded by the virus. Don't miss the chance to expand your knowledge of this fascinating yet dangerous virus that can infect both animals and humans.
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