cross-reaction
noun
cross-re·ac·tion
ˌkrȯs-rē-ˈak-shən 
: reaction of one antigen with antibodies developed against another antigen
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However, officials fear that a cross-reaction of both influenza viruses in the body can cause bird flu to mutate to spread more easily or cause serious illness.
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cross-reaction
noun
cross-re·ac·tion
ˌkrȯs-rē-ˈak-shən
: reaction of one antigen with antibodies developed against another antigen
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