Pigs are important source of_____________?

Correct answer: A. Japanese encephalitis

  • A. Japanese encephalitis
  • B. Kuru
  • C. Yellow fever
  • D. RabiesOrder DNA Kits

Explanation

Pigs act as important amplifying hosts for Japanese encephalitis virus, allowing high levels of viraemia that facilitate transmission by mosquitoes. Kuru is linked to prions, while yellow fever and rabies have different principal reservoirs.

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