This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Antemoem rabies diagnosis is commonly made by? 
Select and explain. 
A. Corneal scraping, B. Brain biopsy, C. Skin biopsy, D. Saliva
C: Skin biopsy
Answer: C: Skin biopsy 
Explanation: - clinical diagnosis of rabies can be made on the basis of history of bite by rapid animal and characteristic signs and symptoms. - rabies can be confirmed in patient early in the illness by antigen detection using immunofluorescene of skin biopsy. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:278 <\p>