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How does the Rabies virus enter the nervous system?

By directly infecting the brain

Through the bloodstream

By entering muscular cells (correct)

Via the lymphatic system

Which part of the brain does the Rabies virus primarily replicate in?

Cerebellum

Grey matter and brain stem (correct)

Temporal lobe

Frontal lobe

How is Rabies diagnosed in a patient?

Blood test for antibodies

Direct fluorescent antibody test on brain tissue (correct)

Skin biopsy to visualize the virus

Saliva test for viral RNA

What is the incubation period for Rabies in humans?

1-3 months (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hosts can be infected by the Rabies virus?

Mammals, birds, and reptiles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Rabies once symptoms appear?

There is no specific treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is recommended for immediate wound care in case of a suspected Rabies exposure?

Thorough washing with soap and water, and application of Doxycycline (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended site for the administration of anti-rabies immunoglobulin?

Intramuscularly in the gluteal muscle (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many doses are included in the active immunisation against Rabies?

5 doses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of Rabies prevention as mentioned in the text?

Vaccination of animals and individuals working with animals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following arboviruses can cause encephalitis according to the text?

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of viruses are arboviruses and how are they primarily transmitted?

Arthropod-borne viruses transmitted by bloodsucking arthropods (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main route of rabies transmission to humans?

Exposure to infected animals' licks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical incubation period of rabies in humans?

1 week - 5 years (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical pattern of rabies is characterized by symmetrical ascending paralysis?

Dumb (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is rabies diagnosis typically confirmed post-mortem?

Reverse transcription - PCR analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis once symptoms of rabies occur in an infected individual?

Fatal in 3-10 days (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for rabies post-exposure in humans?

Vaccination and immunoglobulin administration (C) Signup and view all the answers