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geoffrey

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on: Jul 2, 2013
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


ricki

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2013
Hey dude, go with A. I got it right.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2013
Thanks sir, correct as always


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