| Orthomyxoviridae | |
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| Group: | Group V ((-)ssRNA) |
| Family: | Orthomyxoviridae |
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Influenzavirus A |
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Influenzavirus C is a genus in the virus family Orthomyxoviridae, which includes those viruses which cause influenza. The only species in this genus is called "Influenza C virus".
Influenza C viruses are known to infect humans and pigs[1], giving them influenza. Flu due to the type C species is rare compared to types A or B, but can be severe and can cause local epidemics.
Types A and B have 8 RNA segments and encode 11 proteins. Subtype C has 7 RNA segments and encodes 9 proteins.
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Further reading
- Detection of influenza C virus by using an in situ esterase assay
- ICTVdB database for Influenzavirus C
External links
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Wikispecies has information related to: Influenzavirus C |
- Influenza Research Database Database of influenza genomic sequences and related information.
- Viralzone: Influenzavirus C
- Swine Flu News and Updates From Around the World
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