Which of the following is an example of an emerging disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
b. H1N1 influenza
c. Tuberculosis
d. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
e. Avian influenza
f. Malaria
ANS: B, D, E
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What is the common problem of hydronephrosis, hydroureter, and urethral stricture in kidney function?
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