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Preferred term

Influenza B virus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Species of the genus INFLUENZAVIRUS B that cause HUMAN INFLUENZA and other diseases primarily in humans. Antigenic variation is less extensive than in type A viruses (INFLUENZA A VIRUS) and consequently there is no basis for distinct subtypes or variants. Epidemics are less likely than with INFLUENZA A VIRUS and there have been no pandemics. Previously only found in humans, Influenza B virus has been isolated from seals which may constitute the animal reservoir from which humans are exposed.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Influenza Viruses Type B
  • Orthomyxoviruses Type B
  • txid11520

In other languages

  • French

  • Influenza B virus
  • Orthomyxovirus de type B
  • txid11520
  • Virus influenza de type B

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-J97HDTS5-R

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