Why is there such a wide variety of immune system responses between hosts when they are infected with the same virus?(1 point)

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Some viruses are resistant to antibiotics, so they cause a stronger immune system response.
Some viruses are resistant to antibiotics, so they cause a stronger immune system response.

Each person’s immune system employs different tactics to get rid of the virus.
Each person’s immune system employs different tactics to get rid of the virus.

People that have already been infected are asymptomatic.
People that have already been infected are asymptomatic.

Slight variations due to mutations in the virus trigger different responses in people.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Each person’s immune system employs different tactics to get rid of the virus.

This variation can be attributed to differences in individuals' genetics, overall health, age, and previous exposure to pathogens, which all influence how their immune system responds to an infection.