Most Human-Infecting Viruses Are Maintained in the Human Population Only

question 27

Multiple Choice

Most human-infecting viruses are maintained in the human population only. However, a zoonosis is a disease that is transmitted from other vertebrates to humans, at least sporadically, without requiring viral mutation. Which of the following is the best example of a zoonosis?

• A) rabies
• B) herpesvirus
• C) smallpox
• D) HIV
• E) hepatitis virus

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