Which Is Correct About Influenza

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which is correct about influenza?

• A)Antigenic shift is a minor change in the viral strain.
• B)The virus is found in swine and cats.
• C)The virus is grown in poultry eggs for vaccines.
• D)Influenza A has a mortality rate of close to 35%.
• E)The virus binds to the intestinal mucosa.

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