Which of the following statements about emerging viruses is false?
A)Emerging viruses are able to "jump" from one species to another.
B)Hantavirus,which causes a hemorrhagic-type fever,originates in deer mice.
C)Ebola is an emerging virus of unknown origins that can have a mortality rate in excess of 50%.
D)The emerging virus SARS is a coronavirus.
E)The stable genome of the SARS virus makes it an unlikely candidate for vaccine development.

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The statement that the stable genome of the SARS virus makes it an unlikely candidate for vaccine development is false. In fact, the stable genome of the SARS virus has aided in the development of effective vaccines.

Which of the Following Statements About Emerging Viruses Is False