- Concept UI
- M0015476
- Registry Number
- txid11520
- Scope Note
- Species of the genus INFLUENZAVIRUS B 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.
- Terms
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Influenza B virus
Preferred Term
Term UI
T029544
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1985)
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Orthomyxoviruses Type B
Term UI
T029543
Date10/18/1995
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1997)
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Influenza Viruses Type B
Term UI
T029542
Date04/06/1984
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)