A Vaccine for the Common Cold Is Not Possible Because

question 74

Multiple Choice

A vaccine for the common cold is not possible because

• A) the surface antigens of rhinovirus mutate frequently.
• B) there are more than 100 types of rhinovirus.
• C) the causative agent of colds is unknown.
• D) the rhinovirus cannot be grown in sufficient quantities.
• E) rhinoviruses are resistant.

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