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reassortment

British

/ ˌriːəˈsɔːtmənt /

noun

the formation of a hybrid virus containing parts from the genomes of two distinct viruses in a mixed infection

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It is also a reassortment of the H5N1 virus with another bird flu virus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

However, were there to be genetic reassortment between H5N1 and a human seasonal flu, that could be a problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

Rasmussen also underlined the risk of reassortment — the potential for H5N1 to swap genes with human influenza virus, which could supercharge the spread of the pathogen.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2024

Due to the way flu replicates inside the body, that co-infection could lead to what’s called a reassortment event, wherein the two kinds of flu genomes get mixed together in a host.

From Slate • Dec. 31, 2024

It soon conveniently happened that two deaths gave the opportunity for a reassortment; and the nuptials of Lucius and Tullia were quickly celebrated.

From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred

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