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What HIV viruses are able to mutate producing slightly different strains of the virus.?
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Can Some HIV viruses are able to mutate producing slightly different strains of the virus?
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Should you get swine flu are you in risk of getting it again?
No, if you have it you will be immune to it after that. However, viruses are able to mutate to slightly different strains rapidly. If that happens and you are exposed, you may still have some immunity, but you may not, in which case you could get the flu from a similar but different form of the virus.
What is an antigenic shift?
influenza A viruses can trade genetic materials with the viruses of other species. Two different strains trade or merge material, a process known as an antigenic shift.
How many strains of cold virus are going around?
There are over 200 different strains of viruses that can cause the common cold, with rhinoviruses being the most prevalent. Other viruses, such as adenoviruses, coronaviruses, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), also contribute to cold symptoms. The specific strains circulating can vary from season to season and region to region. Monitoring by health organizations helps track which strains are currently most common.
What viruses you can only get once?
Viruses that typically confer long-lasting or lifelong immunity after infection include measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, and most strains of the influenza virus. However, some viruses, like the common cold or norovirus, can infect a person multiple times due to the presence of different strains or lack of long-lasting immunity.
What is antigenic shift?
influenza A viruses can trade genetic materials with the viruses of other species. Two different strains trade or merge material, a process known as an antigenic shift.
How many different virus strains does the 2012-2013 seasonal influenza vaccine contain?
Two type A viruses and one Type B virus.
Why can't people get infected with multiple cold viruses so they can get antibodies for multiple viruses at time?
People can get infected with multiple cold viruses, but it’s not as straightforward as acquiring antibodies for all at once. The immune system responds to each viral infection individually, producing specific antibodies tailored to that virus. Additionally, cold viruses, especially rhinoviruses, have many strains, and prior infections may not provide adequate cross-protection against new strains. Consequently, while it's possible to be infected by multiple viruses, the immune response is typically specific to each one, and simultaneous infections can sometimes overwhelm the immune system.
Which of these is caused by a virus flu warts mumps?
The flu, warts and mumps are all caused by different viruses. The flu is caused by any of the influenza viruses, warts are caused by certain strains of human papillomavirus, and mumps are caused by the mumps virus.
Is the common cold the same as the flu?
No they are caused by two different viruses and the symptoms are slightly different. See more in the related questions below.
Can you have two strains of hpv?
Yes, it is possible to have two or more strains of HPV simultaneously. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of over 200 related viruses, and individuals can be infected with different strains at the same time. This co-infection can occur without symptoms, but some strains are associated with a higher risk of developing certain cancers or warts. Regular screenings and vaccinations can help manage and mitigate these risks.
