The student is preparing a poster for a presentation in a community health class. Which communicable disease on the poster should the student explain has been completely eradicated from the world?
1. Poliomyelitis.
2. Smallpox.
3. Rubella.
4. Tetanus.
5. Mumps.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. To date, only one disease has been eradicated worldwide-smallpox. Poliomyelitis has been targeted for eradication, but there are still cases reported. Rubella has been slated for eradication but there are still cases reported. There are still reported cases of tetanus and mumps each year.
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