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What is a disease or infection that passes naturally from vertebrate animals to humans called?

Correct answer D. Zoonoses

Explanation

Zoonoses are diseases transmitted from animals to people, such as rabies, anthrax and bird flu; the word comes from the Greek zoon (animal) and nosos (disease).

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