When viruses mix they must share similar genetic traits as it is unlikely for viruses to borrow from each other. Viruses are capable of latching onto cells and getting inside them. (Viruses and bacteria, 2014) (You need to explain this better and show why it is relevant) Many viruses have naturally high mutation rates and constantly change as a means of evading or bypassing the defences of their hosts. (Photograph courtesy Barbara Andrews) As viruses and diseases transform into a greater and more hazardous productions, they can develop the ability to take traits from others. Combine rabies with legionella - a pathogenic group of Gram-negative bacteria- (Legionella, 2016) and the penicillium mareffei virus - a dimorphic fungus, (yeast-like
