About The Medical Condition Orthomyxoviruses Type B

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Orthomyxoviruses Type B

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Orthomyxoviruses Type B Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Orthomyxoviruses Type B?

Species of the genus INFLUENZAVIRUS B that cause 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.

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