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What happens if the common cold is so common, why has no person developed an antibody for it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Probably because: There are over 100 viruses that can cause a common cold.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 12/8/2013

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