Which of the statements below best describes a zoonotic disease?
A) It is caused by suborganismal pathogens such as viruses, viroids, and prions only.
B) It is caused by pathogens that are transferred from other animals to humans by direct contact or by means of a vector.
C) It can only be spread from animals to humans through direct contact.
D) It can only be transferred from animals to humans by means of an intermediate host.

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Zoonotic diseases are caused by pathogens that can be transferred from animals to humans either through direct contact or indirectly through vectors such as mosquitoes or ticks. This includes a wide range of pathogens, not just those that are suborganismal or require direct contact or an intermediate host.

Which of the Statements Below Best Describes a Zoonotic Disease