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To relate: The antigenic shift and antigenic drift to seasonal flu outbreaks and pandemics.

Introduction: The diseases caused by viral infections are categorized into acute or persistent infections. This classification is based on how the viruses are produced rapidly and frequently and on the appearance of the associated symptoms.

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Describe the pathogen that causes “The Flu”. What happens you get the flu and how did you most likely acquire it. Explain how the causal pathogen is different from many other pathogens in terms of why it can cause epidemics and pandemics and why you need an annual vaccine. Define the terms antigenic shift and antigenic drift and explain how they are related to this disease.
Explain why a different influenza vaccine is necessary every year. How is this different from the development of pandemic versions? Please include in your answer the terms antigenic shift and antigenic drift.
Describe antigenic drift and antigenic shift and discuss how they affect the epidemiology of influenza.
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