An elderly man with multiple medical problems dies from a confirmed case of West Nile virus. Would an autopsy be performed?
A. Yes, because West Nile virus is a public health issue
B. Yes, because the man may have been misdiagnosed
C. No, because the body would be contagious to medical examiners
D. No, because the deceased would need to be cremated
Answer: A
Biomedical Technology
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