(C) Rabies (hydrophobia) is a viral disease caused by the rabies virus (a rhabdovirus).It is transmitted to humans through the saliva of infected anim

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(C) Rabies (hydrophobia) is a viral disease caused by the rabies virus (a rhabdovirus).It is transmitted to humans through the saliva of infected animals (like dogs,cats,or bats) via bites or scratches.The virus is neurotropic,meaning it travels to the central nervous system $(CNS)$,causing encephalitis,hydrophobia (fear of water),muscle spasms,paralysis,and eventually death.Since the causative agent is a virus and not a bacterium,the Reason provided is incorrect.

Class 12 Biology Human Health and Disease Diseases caused by viruses

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Assertion : Rabies is an infection of mammals,it involves central nervous system which may result in paralysis and finally death.
Reason : This is caused by neurotropic bacteria in saliva of rabies animal.

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A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.