Rabies virus________________?
Correct answer: D. Neurotropic
- A. Cytotropic
- B. Dermatotropic
- C. Chromophilic
- D. Neurotropic
Explanation
Rabies virus has a strong tropism for nervous tissue, travelling through peripheral nerves to the central nervous system, so it is neurotropic. Dermatotropic viruses primarily target skin, which is not the defining feature of rabies.
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