Nipah virus and Hantavirus are examples of CDC class _________ agents

• A. Class A
• B. Class C
• C. Class B
• D. Not classified

Answer: (B)

Class C agents are emerging threats that could be engineered for mass dissemination, given their availability and potential for spread and morbidity. Nipah virus and hantaviruses fit this group because they are not the classic easily spread, high-m mortality agents, but they have demonstrated capacity to cause serious outbreaks and could pose greater risk under changing conditions or with future strains. This makes them examples of Class C in the CDC framework.