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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.
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∙ 11y agoInfluenza is not a bacteria but a virus.
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Is influenza caused by bacteria?
Influenza is a viral infection - it is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.
What causes haemophilus influenza?
Haemophilus influenzae can cause pneumonia, but it is not what causes influenza. Influenza is a disease that is caused by a virus. Haemophilus influenzae is the name of a bacterium. It was originally thought to be the cause of influenza before they had discovered viruses, that is how a bacterium got the name with "influenzae" in it. This type of bacteria also can cause meningitis, septic arthritis, and many other infections, commonly in children under 5 who have immature immune systems. It is a bacterium that can be present without causing illness, unless the person has a suppressed immune system.when does influenza useally start
A picture of the influenza virus?
A link below will show a picture of the influenza virus.
Is influenza virus prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Influenza are a virus type.They do not have cells
Is influenza a virus bacteria or fungi?
It is a virus.
Is influenza caused by bacteria?
Influenza is a viral infection - it is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.
Which is biggest white blood cell influenza virus or anthrax bacterium?
A white blood cell is the biggest then the anthrax bacterium then the influenza virus.Hope it helps! :)
Is influenzabacterial or parasidic?
The answer is NEITHER: influenza is caused by a VIRUS, not a bacterium or a protist.
Identify three infectious disease caused by virus and three caused by bacterium?
measles, influenza(flu0, HIV, AIDS, Adenovirus Infections.
What causes haemophilus influenza?
Haemophilus influenzae can cause pneumonia, but it is not what causes influenza. Influenza is a disease that is caused by a virus. Haemophilus influenzae is the name of a bacterium. It was originally thought to be the cause of influenza before they had discovered viruses, that is how a bacterium got the name with "influenzae" in it. This type of bacteria also can cause meningitis, septic arthritis, and many other infections, commonly in children under 5 who have immature immune systems. It is a bacterium that can be present without causing illness, unless the person has a suppressed immune system.when does influenza useally start
A picture of the influenza virus?
A link below will show a picture of the influenza virus.
Is influenza viral?
Yes, influenza is a virus.
Is Influenza a air-borne or blood-borne virus?
Influenza is an air-borne virus.
Was the influenza virus a hidden virus?
No it is an active virus.
Is influenza virus prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Influenza are a virus type.They do not have cells
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.
Is influenza a virus bacteria or fungi?
It is a virus.
