The Hot Zone
Is it possible for viruses to jump from different species? How is this shown in Ebola?
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Yes, it is possible for viruses to jump species. This is said to be possible due to quick mutations in the virus, and the fact that ebola can't tell the difference between a monkey and human.
Ebola can’t tell the difference between a human being and a monkey. Preston, Richard (2012-03-14). The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus (p. 65). Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
