answersLogoWhite

0

Yes, viruses are responsible for influenza. That's why antibiotics don't help when you have the flu.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is responsible for avian influenza?

Avian influenza is also known as the "Bird Flu". Influenza is caused by viruses. The virus that causes avian flu is the H5N1 influenza virus.


What has the author Edwin D Kilbourne written?

Edwin D. Kilbourne has written: 'The Influenza viruses and influenza' -- subject(s): Influenza, Influenza viruses 'Influenza' -- subject(s): Influenza, Influenza viruses, Orthomyxoviridae


Which organism can cause influenza?

Viruses are responsible for causing influenza. A medium (vector) is required to transmit the viruses from a sick person to a healthy person. this may be an insect, animal or human depending on the situation.


What are the differences between influenza A and influenza B viruses?

Influenza A and influenza B viruses are both types of the flu, but they have some key differences. Influenza A viruses can infect both humans and animals, while influenza B viruses mainly infect humans. Influenza A viruses are more likely to cause pandemics and have more subtypes, while influenza B viruses have fewer subtypes and typically cause milder illness.


Does fungi cause influenza?

Fungi do not cause influenza. Viruses Cause influenza.


What type of virus is influenza?

Influenzavirus A, Group v virus, Orthomyxoviridae, an RNA virus. Specifically:Order: MononegaviralesFamily: OrthomyxoviridaeGenus/Genera: Influenzavirus ASpecies/Type: Influenza A virusSee the related questions for more details.Orthomyxovididae = influenza viruses


What is the difference between the flu A and B viruses?

Influenza A and B viruses are both types of flu viruses that can cause similar symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches. The main difference between them is that influenza A viruses can infect both humans and animals, while influenza B viruses mainly infect humans. Additionally, influenza A viruses have different subtypes, such as H1N1 and H3N2, which can cause more severe outbreaks compared to influenza B viruses.


Where is influenza not found?

Influenza viruses are everywhere and are found any place animals or people are. There is no specific place that is totally without influenza viruses in the environment in the wild.


What is the difference between Influenza A and Influenza B viruses?

Influenza A and Influenza B viruses are both types of flu viruses that can cause similar symptoms. However, they differ in their genetic makeup and the strains they can produce. Influenza A viruses are more common and can infect a wider range of animals, including humans, birds, and pigs. They are also known to cause more severe outbreaks and pandemics. In contrast, Influenza B viruses mainly infect humans and typically cause milder illness compared to Influenza A.


Who are the victims of Type A influenza?

Just about anyone who gets the flu. Most of the influenza viruses that cause disease in humans are Type A influenza viruses (but not all). Type A flu viruses are also what cause pandemics in humans.


What is influenza bacterium or virus?

It is a type of bacteria that can cause pneumonia. Although the name sounds like influenza, it is unrelated to the flu, which is caused by viruses and not bacteria.


What is the host of influenza viruses?

Birds and mammals.