Scenario
Avian influenza is a viral infection with few damaging effects that naturally occurs in wild birds. However, avian influenza is highly contagious and can quickly kill domesticated birds. Some human influenza viruses are similar to the avian influenza. People infected with avian influenza develop typical flu symptoms (fever, cough, muscle aches) . However, symptoms may become more severe and life-threatening. If avian influenza evolves into a form that is easily transmissible from person to person, a global pandemic of widespread human death might occur.
-Humans who are infected with avian influenza are likely to have elevated levels of ________.

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Humans infected with avian influenza are likely to have elevated levels of defensive proteins, such as antibodies, as the immune system responds to the viral infection.

Scenario Avian Influenza Is a Viral Infection with Few Damaging Effects