What is the primary mode of transmission for rabies virus, a member of the Rhabd

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What is the primary mode of transmission for rabies virus, a member of the Rhabdoviridae family?
  1. Airborne transmission
  2. Direct contact with infected saliva
  3. Contaminated water
  4. Vector-borne transmission

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary mode of transmission for rabies virus, a member of the Rhabdoviridae family?
  • Step 1: Understand that rabies is a virus that affects animals and can also infect humans.
  • Step 2: Know that the rabies virus is part of a family called Rhabdoviridae.
  • Step 3: Learn that the main way the rabies virus spreads is through the saliva of an infected animal.
  • Step 4: Recognize that this usually happens when an infected animal bites another animal or a human.
  • Step 5: Remember that direct contact with the saliva (like through a bite) is the primary mode of transmission.
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