Which of the Following Statements About Treatment or Prevention of a Prion

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about treatment or prevention of a prion infection is true?

• A) Antibiotic therapies such as penicillin are very effective cures.
• B) High doses of anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen reduce the symptoms of prion infections.
• C) Preventative vaccines have recently been shown to be effective in preventing prion infections.
• D) There is no known treatment or cure for prion infections.

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