All of the following are methods of prion disease transmission EXCEPT ________.

A. inheritance (genetic)
B. contamination through use of inadequately processed surgical instruments
C. organ or tissue transplantation
D. ingestion of infected tissue
E. inhalation (airborne)


Answer: E

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