Biology:Heterosubtypic immunity
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"Heterosubtypic immunity (HSI) is defined as cross-protection to infection with an influenza A virus serotype other than the one used for primary infection."[1] In layman's terms: an 'infection with "seasonal" influenza A viruses could induce immunity against unrelated sub-strains.'[2]
References
- ↑ Huan H. Nguyen et al, Heterosubtypic Immunity to Influenza A Virus Infection Requires a Properly Diversified Antibody Repertoire, Journal of Virology
- ↑ Leicester Mercury Winter flu could help protect kids, 30 October 2009
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