JCH-NACA Animal Control Officer Practice Test

Which type of Rabies is characterized by acute aggression?

1. Paralytic

2. Furious

3. Subacute

4. Chronic

The correct answer is: Furious

The type of rabies characterized by acute aggression is Furious rabies. This form of the disease leads to severe symptoms such as increased irritability and aggressive behavior in affected animals, particularly in canines. During the furious stage, animals may exhibit erratic behavior, including attacks without provocation, which can make them appear unpredictable and dangerous. Contrastingly, Paralytic rabies typically leads to a more subdued state where the animal may show signs of paralysis and diminished aggression. Subacute and Chronic types do not accurately describe common forms of rabies; rabies typically progresses from incubation to acute stages without a prolonged subacute or chronic phase. Thus, Furious rabies is the well-defined stage that highlights both acute aggression and erratic behavior, which is why it is the correct answer.