What causes hydrophobia?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Rabies virus.
· Hydrophobia, which literally means "fear of water," is a key symptom of rabies, a viral infection caused by the Rabies virus.
· The term hydrophobia is associated with rabies because patients with advanced rabies experience severe difficulty swallowing and show panic when presented with liquids, including water, due to spasms of the throat muscles.
Information Booster:
· Rabies: It is a viral disease that primarily spreads through the bite of an infected animal, commonly dogs.
· Symptoms of Rabies: Include fever, headache, excess salivation, muscle spasms, paralysis, and mental confusion.
· Hydrophobia in Rabies: Develops due to painful spasms in the throat muscles, making it difficult to drink or swallow.