Not true regarding influenza virus is -a) All types exhibit antigenic shiftb) Only type A shows antigenic driftc) Drift is accumulation of point mutationsd) None of the above
Correct Answer: ab
Description: Antigenic shift is seen only in Influenza 'A' virus.
Antigenic drift is seen in Influenza A and B.
Antigenic drift involves "point mutation" in the gene owing to selection pressure by immunity in the host population.
Influenza shows cyclic trend due to these antigenic variations
Type A epidemics every 2-3 years
Type B epidemics every 4-7 years
Type A pandemics every 10-15 years
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