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Preferred term

Influenza B virus  

Type

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • FLUBV
  • Human Influenza B Virus
  • Influenza Viruses Type B
  • Influenza virus type B
  • Orthomyxoviruses Type B

Note

  • infection: coordinate IM with INFLUENZA, HUMAN (IM) in humans or ORTHOMYXOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) in animals; BETAINFLUENZAVIRUS is also available

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 97; was ORTHOMYXOVIRUSES TYPE B 1985-96

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009981

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