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Swine and avian flu mutation

Diagram of swine and avian flu mutations.

Swine and avian flu are reassortant strains of the flu. They are developed through the mixing and matching of different strains of flu.

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Published: 18 October 2010Updated: 16 September 2025Size: 2.02 MB
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