6 Questions
Which of the following is a zoonotic disease?
Ebola virus disease
What is a zoonosis?
An infectious disease caused by a pathogen that can jump from a non-human to a human and vice versa
Which disease was a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans in the early part of the 20th century?
HIV
What is an example of a zoonotic disease that has now evolved into a separate human-only disease?
HIV
Which of the following diseases is NOT typically a zoonotic disease?
Malaria
What is a potential consequence of bird flu and swine flu viruses occasionally recombining with human strains of the flu?
They can cause pandemics in humans
Test your knowledge of zoonotic diseases, including their causes, transmission, and impact on human health, in this informative quiz. Explore the history of zoonoses and their current global impact, with a focus on notable examples such as Ebola virus disease and HIV.
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