Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 21 - Diseases of the Respiratory System - Self Quiz - Page 687: 6

Answer

(d) All of the above

Work Step by Step

Colds are difficult to treat and prevent because different cold viruses predominate during different seasons. Also, there are so many different types of rhino- and coronaviruses, each with different antigens, so development and administration of vaccines are currently prohibitive. Delivery of human interferons to infection sites is difficult and unwanted side effects can occur.
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