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Which of the following is NOT true about a potential vaccine that induces a strong cytotoxic T cell response to influenza virus but failed to induce neutralizing antibodies:

  • A. It would not prevent actual infection
  • B. It would lessen the severity of disease
  • C. It may be more cross-protective against different variants of influenza virus
  • D. It would result in failure to clear the virus
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because a strong cytotoxic T cell response can still effectively clear the virus even without neutralizing antibodies. Cytotoxic T cells directly kill infected cells, helping to control and eliminate the virus. Therefore, the vaccine would not result in failure to clear the virus.

A) Incorrect: While the vaccine may not prevent infection, the presence of cytotoxic T cells would help in controlling and reducing the severity of the infection.
B) Incorrect: The vaccine may indeed lessen the severity of the disease by aiding in the clearance of infected cells.
C) Incorrect: A strong T cell response can provide broader protection against different variants of the virus.