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Influenza antigenic drift mechanism and seasonal epidemics USMLE

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U01.17.060 Influenza Virulence: Antigenic Drift and Seasonal Epidemics

Master Influenza virus genetics (U01.17.060) for USMLE Step 1. Learn the mechanism of Antigenic Drift via point mutations in HA and NA genes and how it causes seasonal epidemics. High-yield guide on mymedschool.org.

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Show threadLorraineMar 3, 2023

@augieray
heard #graySwan so thought of #blackSwan & to see they actually were referencing @nntaleb
makes me want to read the book again

#antigenicDrift #antigenicShift
is potatoe potato at this point

#wearADamnRespirator

Show threadLorraineFeb 24, 2023

@jeffgilchrist
has a phenomenal🧵on #Novavax

We are so far out #antigenicDrift from wild type we need an update 100% & it is coming

BOTH my 100% by the book spouse & cousin got #Novavax

My cousin plans on getting shot #2 in April in SoCal while i risked my life 2x getting my spouse to NJ to get his w/ just 😷& #HEPA necklace

Tbh i will😷forever b/c exhibit A:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/23/health-impact-tyre-particles-increasing-concern-air-pollution
Exhibit B:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/10/subway-air-pollution-new-york-washington-dc

breathing in dead rat dust in🚇..thank you but no thank you😷

Health impact of tyre particles causing ‘increasing concern’, say scientists

Far more tiny particles now come from tyres than are emitted from exhausts but new tyre designs may help

The Guardian