An example of an "emerging virus" (a virus in a new host)with a lethality rate in excess of 50% is
A)influenza virus.
B)Ebola virus.
C)hepatitis B.
D)variola virus.
E)yellow fever.

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Ebola virus is an example of an emerging virus that has jumped from its natural host to humans, with a lethality rate in some outbreaks exceeding 50%. In contrast, influenza, hepatitis B, variola virus, and yellow fever are not currently considered emerging viruses.

An Example of an "Emerging Virus" (A Virus in a New