The incubation period of rabies is partially determined by
A) age of the patient AND length of journey from the bite site to the brain.
B) season of the year that the disease is acquired AND length of journey from the bite site to the brain.
C) length of journey from the bite site to the brain AND the amount of virus introduced into the wound.
D) the amount of virus introduced into the wound AND season of the year that the disease is acquired.
E) season of the year that the disease is acquired AND the age of the patient.

Question

The incubation period of rabies is partially determined by
A) age of the patient AND length of journey from the bite site to the brain.
B) season of the year that the disease is acquired AND length of journey from the bite site to the brain.
C) length of journey from the bite site to the brain AND the amount of virus introduced into the wound.
D) the amount of virus introduced into the wound AND season of the year that the disease is acquired.
E) season of the year that the disease is acquired AND the age of the patient.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The incubation period of rabies is primarily determined by the length of journey from the bite site to the brain and the amount of virus introduced into the wound. Other factors such as the age of the patient and season of the year may have some influence, but they are not the main determinants of the incubation period.

The Incubation Period of Rabies Is Partially Determined by