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

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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?


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Law Enforcement

Agencies and officers tasked with maintaining public order and enforcing laws, including the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime.

Urban Villagers

Residents of densely populated urban neighborhoods who maintain strong community ties and networks reminiscent of traditional village life.

Herbert Gans

A sociologist known for his work in urban sociology, focusing on issues of urban poverty, community, and the role of media in society.

Ethnography

A naturalistic method based on studying people in their own environment in order to understand the meanings they attribute to their activities; also, the written work that results from the study.

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