Which term describes a zoonotic infection that requires development in both an animal host and a nonanimal environment such as soil or water?

Correct answer: B. Saprozoonosis

  • A. Metazoonosis
  • B. Saprozoonosis
  • C. Cyclozoonosis
  • D. Amphixenosis

Explanation

A saprozoonosis involves an animal host and a nonanimal reservoir or developmental site, such as soil, water, or decaying organic matter. Metazoonoses require a biological vector, while cyclozoonoses require more than one vertebrate host.

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