MDCAT Biology MCQ #53

Public health records indicate a major success in 1980 regarding the total global elimination of a specific viral disease. Which disease was it?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #53

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Public health records indicate a major success in 1980 regarding the total global elimination of a specific viral disease. Which disease was it?

    • A) Polio
    • B) Measles
    • C) Smallpox
    • D) Influenza

    Answer: Smallpox

    Explanation: Smallpox was the first viral disease eradicated globally by 1980. Polio is tempting as it is nearly eradicated, but cases still occur.