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Question 5

Read the following selection and answer the question.
Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is caused by a virus. The disease infects domestic and wild ani
and is spread to people through close contact with infected saliva via bites or scratches.
Source: who.int/topics/rabies/en/
From what source do human beings contract rabies?
ve
From unsanitary drinking water
From poisonous plants.
O From close contact with infected animal saliva.
O From having too many indoor pets.

Answer 1

From what source do human beings contract rabies?

✔ From close contact with infected animal saliva.

Step-by-step explanation:

People usually get rabies from the bite of a rabid animal. It is also possible, but rare, for people to get rabies from non-bite exposures, which can include scratches, abrasions, or open wounds that are exposed to saliva or other potentially infectious material from a rabid animal.