Which of the following would NOT likely develop as an emerging virus?
A)a virus harmful to humans that changes very slowly over time
B)A virus that is normally harmless to humans undergoes rapid mutations.
C)a virus that begins to infect people in New York City,a popular tourist destination
D)a virus that affects primarily rabbits mutates and infects humans

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Emerging viruses are viruses that have recently appeared in a population, or have existed previously but are rapidly increasing in incidence or geographic range. The virus described in option A is not rapidly changing or increasing in incidence, so it would not be considered an emerging virus. Therefore, it is the option that would NOT likely develop as an emerging virus.

Which of the Following Would NOT Likely Develop as an Emerging