Question

question 40
which of the following is incorrect?
scrapie occurs in sheep.
scrapie occurs in goats.
scrapie has a 75% case fatality rate.
scrapie causes progressive neurodegeneration.

Explanation:

Scrapie is a prion - disease that affects sheep and goats, and causes progressive neurodegeneration. It is almost always fatal (close to 100% case - fatality rate, not 75%).

Answer:

C. Scrapie has a 75% case fatality rate.