Which of the following statements concerning rabies is FALSE?
A) It is caused by an ssRNA virus.
B) Transmission is usually via a bite from a rabid animal.
C) Treatment includes vaccination.
D) Bats are the source of most cases of rabies in humans.
E) All mammals can serve as a reservoir for the disease.
E
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Viral Diseases of the Nervous System
Learning Outcome: 20.16
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