The 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Strain Included Genes from Influenza That

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Essay

The 2009 H1N1 pandemic strain included genes from influenza that normally infects pigs, birds, and humans. How is this possible? Why are mixed strains particularly likely to cause high mortality?

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