Why Are Category B Select Agents Considered Lower Risk Biological

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why are Category B select agents considered lower risk biological agents?

• A) They are less dangerous pathogens than Category A.
• B) They may be difficult to disperse.
• C) They cause disease in animals but not humans.
• D) They are less dangerous pathogens and are more difficult to disperse.
• E) Their threat potential is unknown.

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