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Is BHS RDC zoonotic?
a. yes
b. no

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BHS RDC (Bacillus anthracis Respiratory Disease Complex) is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. Humans can contract anthrax through contact with infected animals or animal products, such as wool or hides.

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes, BHS (Bacillus anthracis) RDC (Respiratory Disease Complex) is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Bacillus anthracis, the bacterium that causes anthrax, mainly affects animals such as sheep, goats, cattle, and deer, but can also be found in humans.

Humans can contract anthrax through contact with infected animals or animal products, such as wool or hides.

Additionally, exposure to B. anthracis can occur through contact with soil, as the endospores can survive for long periods of time.

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