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Which of the following is true about the origins of major human infectious diseases?
Which of the following is true about the origins of major human infectious diseases?
- They arose only after the origins of agriculture (correct)
- They are predominantly of temperate origins
- They are predominantly of tropical origins
- They are predominantly of New World origins
How many intermediate stages are identified for a pathogen to transform from infecting animals to infecting humans?
How many intermediate stages are identified for a pathogen to transform from infecting animals to infecting humans?
- Four
- Five (correct)
- Six
- Three
What is the main difference in the sources of tropical and temperate diseases?
What is the main difference in the sources of tropical and temperate diseases?
- The relative importance of domestic animals and wild primates (correct)
- The level of human exposure to wild animals
- The role of agriculture in disease transmission
- The presence of pathogens in the environment
Which populations currently suffer from major human infectious diseases?
Which populations currently suffer from major human infectious diseases?
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What is proposed to resolve disputed origins of major diseases?
What is proposed to resolve disputed origins of major diseases?
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