Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 24 - Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System - Study Questions - Critical Thinking - Page 710: 2

Answer

The influenza virus undergoes frequent mutations and constantly evolves and changes its genetic code. Due to this constant variability, the vaccine against influenza is not successful.

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The influenza virus undergoes frequent mutations and constantly evolves and changes its genetic code. Due to this constant variability, the vaccine against influenza is not successful.
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