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Antigenic variation is seen in all EXCEPT:

A
Influenza type A
B
Influenza type B
C
Influenza type C
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
ANSWER: (C) Influenza type CREF: Park 18th ed Page 144INFLUENZA VIRUS:Family orthomyxoviridaeIncubation period: 18-72 hoursTypes: A, B, C (No cross immunity and antigenically distinct)Both A and B have surface antigens, H (hemagglutinin), N (neuraminidase)Major antigenic variations occur in A, some in B while C seems to be antigenically stable.Rimantidine and Amantadine are used as prophylaxis for influenza AAntigenic variations:Antigenic shift: sudden change , due to genetic reassortment, causes major pandemicsAntigenic drift: A gradual change, due to point mutations, causes epidemics.

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