Rabies -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Rabies”

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Question 1:What is rabies?

(A) A bacterial infection
(B) A viral infection
(C) A fungal infection
(D) A parasitic infection

Question 2:Which animal is most commonly associated with the transmission of rabies?

(A) Dogs
(B) Cats
(C) Birds
(D) Rats

Question 3: How is rabies primarily transmitted to humans?

(A) Airborne transmission
(B) Consumption of contaminated food
(C) Direct contact with saliva or bite from infected animal
(D) Waterborne transmission

Question 4:What is the incubation period for rabies?

(A) 1-3 days
(B) 1-3 weeks
(C) 1-3 months
(D) 6-12 months

Question 5:What is the first symptom of rabies in humans?

(A) Skin rash
(B) Vomiting
(C) Severe headache
(D) Fever, confusion, and tingling at bite site

Question 6:What happens to a person with untreated rabies?

(A) Recovered with mild symptoms
(B) Death due to organ failure
(C) Complete recovery without any symptoms
(D) Death due to respiratory failure

Question 7:Which vaccine is given to prevent rabies after exposure?

(A) Hepatitis B vaccine
(B) Diphtheria vaccine
(C) Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis vaccine
(D) Tetanus vaccine

Question 8:What is the role of the rabies immune globulin (RIG) in treatment?

(A) To reduce inflammation
(B) To neutralize the virus at the bite site
(C) To enhance immune system function
(D) To prevent pain from the bite

Question 9:Can rabies be treated once symptoms appear?

(A) Yes, it can be cured with antibiotics
(B) Yes, if detected early
(C) Yes, with antiviral drugs
(D) No, once symptoms appear, it is almost always fatal

Question 10:What preventive measure can help reduce the spread of rabies?

(A) Regular washing of hands
(B) Avoiding outdoor activities
(C) Vaccinating pets and controlling animal populations
(D) Eating a healthy diet