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Vaccine against rabies was first developed by
  1. Goror
  2. Shull
  3. Pasteur
  4. Jenner

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The correct option is C Pasteur
Vaccine is a preparation containing weakened or dead pathogens or antigenic proteins of pathogens. Vaccines are introduced into the body to induce the production of antibodies and memory cells and provide active immunity against the disease caused by the same pathogen.


Rabies is caused by the Rhabdo virus (rabies virus). The virus enters the body by the bite of an infected dog. The first effective vaccine against rabies was developed by Louis Pasteur and Emile Roux in the year 1885.

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