What is an infection transmitted naturally from vertebrate animals to humans called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Zoonotic infection
- Step 1: Greek 'zoon' means animal and 'nosos' means disease. Step 2. A zoonosis is an infectious disease that jumps from non-human vertebrate animals to humans (e.g. rabies, anthrax, COVID-19, avian influenza). Answer: Zoonotic infection (Zoonosis). Why not the others: Nosocomial is hospital-acquired; Iatrogenic is caused by medical examination or treatment; Congenital is present from birth.
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