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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.
Also Known As:
Influenza B viruses; Betainfluenzavirus influenzae; FLUBV; Human Influenza B Virus; Influenza Viruses Type B; Influenza virus type B; Orthomyxoviruses Type B
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