Recently Zika virus has been in the news, with many cases in Central and South America and increasing numbers of cases in the southern United States.Five years ago this virus was essentially unheard of in these areas.This is an example of
A)an endemic virus.
B)an emerging infectious disease.
C)genetic recombination.
D)a pandemic.

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The fact that Zika virus was virtually unheard of in Central and South America just five years ago but has now become a significant public health issue indicates that it is an emerging infectious disease.

Recently Zika Virus Has Been in the News, with Many