Which of the following is not true of Ebola and Marburg?

A. They are filoviruses.
B. The viruses are transmitted by mosquitoes.
C. They transmitted by direct contact with body fluids from affected individuals.
D. There is currently no effective treatment for infected individuals.
E. Blood clotting is disrupted in an infection with these viruses.


Answer: B

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