Influenza B virus
Species of the genus BETAINFLUENZAVIRUS 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.
Year introduced: 1997
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Tree Number(s): B04.820.480.968.407.410
MeSH Unique ID: D009981
Registry Number: txid11520
Entry Terms:
- Influenza B viruses
- FLUBV
- Human Influenza B Virus
- Influenza Viruses Type B
- Orthomyxoviruses Type B
- Influenza virus type B
- Betainfluenzavirus influenzae
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