What is the main target cell type for the rabies virus?

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What is the main target cell type for the rabies virus?
  1. Epithelial cells
  2. Neurons
  3. Liver cells
  4. Muscle cells

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main target cell type for the rabies virus?
  • Step 1: Understand that the rabies virus is a type of virus that can infect animals and humans.
  • Step 2: Learn that the rabies virus travels through the body after infection.
  • Step 3: Identify that the main target of the rabies virus is neurons, which are the cells in the nervous system.
  • Step 4: Recognize that when the virus infects neurons, it can cause neurological symptoms like confusion, agitation, and paralysis.
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