What is the name given to the new pathogen by M.W. Beijerinek?

What is the name given to the new pathogen by M.W. Beijerinek?
  1. Bacteria
  2. Virus
  3. Contagium vivum fluidum
  4. None of the above

Solution

M.W. Beijerinek named the new pathogen “virus” and called the fluid as Contagium vivum fluidum (infectious living fluid).

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