Louis Pasteur is famous for developing the first vaccine for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Louis Pasteur is famous for developing the first vaccine for:
A. Tuberculosis
B. Rabies
C. Polio
D. Smallpox
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Louis Pasteur developed the first vaccine against rabies in 1885, using a weakened strain of the virus. He also invented pasteurization and made significant contributions to microbiology, disproving spontaneous generation. Jenner developed smallpox vaccine. Salk developed polio vaccine. BCG for TB was developed later. Pasteur's work laid the groundwork for modern immunology.

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