Recent diseases like SARS and the West Nile virus had impacts not unlike a virgin soil epidemic.

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Virgin soil epidemics occur when a disease is introduced to a population with no previous exposure, resulting in high morbidity and mortality rates. SARS and West Nile virus were both diseases that emerged in populations with no previous exposure, resulting in significant impacts similar to virgin soil epidemics. Therefore, the statement is true.

Recent Diseases Like SARS and the West Nile Virus Had