An infectious disease is ___________ .

caused only by viruses

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spread from animal to animal

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spread from person to person

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caused only by bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is C
spread from person to person

Infectious diseases are caused by any pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. The diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.

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