What Is One Major Reason Why Dangerous New Infectious Diseases

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is one major reason why dangerous new infectious diseases have emerged in recent years?

• A) Several stands of experimental viruses have not been adequately controlled in laboratory settings.
• B) Some countries have already begun to experiment with germ warfare.
• C) Certain infectious viruses which have their origin in space have landed on earth as falling space debris.
• D) The overuse of antibiotics has meant that some infectious diseases have become resistant to their effects.

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