Assertion: Rabies is an infection of mammals, it involves central nervous system which may result in paralysis and finally death.
Reasoning:: This is caused by neurotropic bacteria in saliva of rabies animal.
Reasoning:: This is caused by neurotropic bacteria in saliva of rabies animal.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The assertion is correct as rabies is an acute viral infectious disease of warm-blooded mammals characterized by involvement of central nervous system resulting in paralysis and finally death. The reason is incorrect as it is caused by the rabies virus which is a neurotropic virus that causes rabies in humans and animals.