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What does the abbreviation cVDPV2 refer to?

Correct answer B. Poliovirus Type-II

Explanation

cVDPV2 is circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2, a strain that can arise when the weakened virus in the oral polio vaccine circulates in under-immunised populations and regains virulence.

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