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Preferred term

Influenza A virus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The type species of the genus INFLUENZAVIRUS A that causes influenza and other diseases in humans and animals. Antigenic variation occurs frequently between strains, allowing classification into subtypes and variants. Transmission is usually by aerosol (human and most non-aquatic hosts) or waterborne (ducks). Infected birds shed the virus in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Influenza Viruses Type A
  • Orthomyxovirus Type A
  • txid11320

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SD1DCXSQ-6

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