The sheep disease "scrapie"

A. caused an epidemic among humans in nineteenth century Great Britain.
B. is responsible for causing kuru in humans.
C. does not pass directly to humans, although it can pass to other animals like cows.
D. passes frequently to humans in countries that consume a lot of sheep.


Answer: C

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