Development of emerging infectious disease can be a result of all of the following EXCEPT
A) changes in the environment.
B) overuse of antibiotics.
C) microbial mutation.
D) modern transportation.
E) use of genetically modified foods.

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The use of genetically modified foods has not been linked to the development of emerging infectious diseases. The other choices have all been implicated in the emergence of new infectious diseases. Changes in the environment can alter the habitats of animals and increase their proximity to humans, facilitating the transmission of pathogens. Overuse of antibiotics can select for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can then become difficult to control. Microbial mutation can lead to the emergence of new strains of pathogens with different virulence or drug susceptibility. Modern transportation can facilitate the rapid spread of infectious agents across nations and continents.

Development of Emerging Infectious Disease Can Be a Result of All