Which of the following is not a risk group IV human pathogens?
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Alkhurma virus
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Junin virus
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Herpes B virus
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HIV virus
D
Correct answer
Explanation
HIV virus does not belong to risk group IV human pathogens. Risk Group 4 (RG4) agents are likely to cause serious or lethal human disease for which preventive or therapeutic interventions are not usually available. HIV is a group II virus because for it, preventative or therapeutic interventions are often available.