Which CNS infection is characterized by Negri bodies in neurons?
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Correct answer: Rabies encephalitis
Rabies infection produces Negri bodies, which are eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusions in neurons. These are classically seen in hippocampal neurons.
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