Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Influenza is an example of a contagious disease.
2. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that humans acquire from zoo animals.
3. The largest waterborne outbreak ever to occur in the United States was caused by Giardia lamblia.
4. Water containing 1 coliform per 100 mL would be considered potable.
5. The most common zoonotic infection in the United States is Rocky Mountain spotted fever.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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