Which cell line has demonstrated a consistent season-to-season isolation frequency of influenza viruses?

a. Primary monkey kidney
b. Lung fibroblasts
c. HeLa
d. HEp-2


A
Cell culture is available for influenza virus using a variety of cell lines. Primary monkey kidney cell lines have demonstrated a consistent season-to-season isolation frequency of influenza virus.

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