Which animal disease is not considered a zoonosis because it does not naturally infect humans?
Correct answer: B. Foot-and-mouth disease
- A. Anthrax
- B. Foot-and-mouth disease
- C. Brucellosis
- D. Rabies
Explanation
Foot-and-mouth disease affects susceptible cloven-hoofed animals and is not regarded as a naturally transmitted human zoonosis. Anthrax, brucellosis, and rabies can all be naturally transmitted from animals to humans.
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