Which is correct about influenza?

A. The virus is grown in poultry eggs for vaccines.
B. Influenza A has a mortality rate of close to 35%.
C. Antigenic shift is a minor change in the viral strain.
D. The virus binds to the intestinal mucosa.
E. The virus is found in swine and cats.


Answer: A

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