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
Direct zoonose is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Rabies, B. Brucellosis, C. Taeniasis, D. Hydatid disease
A: Rabies
Answer: A: Rabies 
Explanation: - zoonoses have been defined as those disease and infection which are naturally transmitted between veebrate animals and man. - direct zoonoses are transmitted from an infected veebrate host to a susceptible veebrate host by direct contact, by contact with fomite or by a mechanical vector. Examples are rabies, brucellosis. - rabies is primarily a zoonotic disease of warm blooded animals, paicularly carnivorous such as dogs, cats , jackals and wolves. It is transmitted to man usually by bites or licks of rapid animals. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:276 <\p>