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Which of the following is a relatively new disease?

A. small pox
B. bird flu
C. tuberculosis
D. polio

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     Bird flu is a relatively new disease. Hope this helps!
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Answer:

Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

Small pox disease was discovered Edward Jenner in 1796. The disease causing agent of Tuberculosis i.e bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis was however discovered in March 1882 by Dr. Robert Koch

The first interaction of HPAI A(H5N1) virus with human was reported in year 1997 in Hong kong.

And first case of polio was reproted in Vermont in U.S. in 1894

hence, among all the bird flu is the most recent disease

Option B is correct

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