Influenza pandemics occur cyclically because

A) less than 100% of the population is immunized.
B) new strains emerge due to reassortment between bird, swine, and human variants.
C) the vector is seasonal.
D) there are environmental reservoirs that release the virus during particular seasons.


Answer: B

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