Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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Chapter 15 - Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections - Self Quiz - Page 469: 10

Answer

(c) Zoonotic

Work Step by Step

A disease in which a person contracts rabies virus after interaction with an infected raccoon would be known as a zoonotic disease. Zoonotic diseases are acquired through direct contact with the infected animal's saliva, blood, urine, feces, and other body fluids.
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