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antigenic shift [‚an·tə¦jen·ik ′shift] (virology) An abrupt major change in the antigenicity of a virus; believed to result from recombination of genes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Antigenic shift and increased incidence of meningococcal disease. Antigenic shift is a major and abrupt genetic reassortment, made possible when two subtypes exchange genetic material. Here's where the antigenic shift comes in: If chromosomes from the two viruses recombine within infected cells in just the right formula, they can spawn a new virus with antigens that the human body may not recognize. |
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