In rabies the characteristic pathological manifestationis:
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Brainstem encephalitis(Ref: Robbin's 7th/e, p. 1375)* Rabies is severe encephalitis, mainly involves. Rhombencephalon (Brainstem), Basal ganglia, Spinal Cord, Dorsal root ganglia.
Ventriculitis
Brainstem encephalitis
Basal ganglia affection
Meningitis
Arboviruses