The Attenuated Oral Poliovirus Vaccine (OVP) Is No Longer Administered

question 74

Multiple Choice

The attenuated oral poliovirus vaccine (OVP) is no longer administered in the U.S.A. because it

• A) is very toxic.
• B) does not provide good immunity.
• C) can revert to wild-type virulence.
• D) can be spread to contacts.
• E) can be spread to contacts and can revert to wild-type virulence.

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