Recently,old Diseases Once Under Control Are Returning in New,more Serious

question 20

Multiple Choice

Recently,old diseases once under control are returning in new,more serious forms.This is because

• A)we have lost our ability to make effective medicines.
• B)disease organisms are themselves evolving.
• C)government funding for medical research is down.
• D)people have become complacent and are less likely to be immunized.

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