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Is influenza caused by bacteria?
No, influenza is caused by viruses, specifically the influenza virus. Influenza viruses can infect the respiratory tract and lead to symptoms such as fever, cough, and body aches. Antibiotics, which are used to treat bacterial infections, are not effective against the influenza virus.
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.
How many Influenza A subtypes can infect birds?
There are 15 different Influenza A subtypes that can infect birds
What organism does the influenza infect?
Influenza primarily infects birds and mammals, including humans. It is a virus that affects the respiratory system and can cause symptoms such as fever, cough, and body aches.
A picture of the influenza virus?
I'm unable to display images as I'm a text-based AI. However, the influenza virus is a spherical particle with proteins on its surface that help it infect cells. It contains genetic material in the form of RNA and is known for causing the flu in humans.
Which two viruses infect all vertebrates?
The two viruses known to infect all vertebrates are the rabies virus and the influenza virus. Rabies virus, a member of the Lyssavirus genus, affects the central nervous system of mammals, while influenza viruses, particularly the types A and B, can infect a wide variety of vertebrates, including birds and mammals. These viruses have adapted to exploit the cellular machinery of diverse vertebrate hosts, showcasing their broad host range.
Is a flu virus a type of disease?
Flu viruses cause disease, they cause influenza (flu). They are the infectious agents of the flu. The viruses are submicroscopic organisms that infect your body and that give you the influenza, the disease.
What is a virus with a segmented genome?
A virus with a segmented genome is a virus whose genetic material is divided into multiple separate pieces or segments. Each segment contains part of the virus's genetic information, and all segments must come together in order for the virus to be able to replicate and infect host cells. Influenza viruses are examples of viruses with segmented genomes.
What is the genus and species category for influenza?
it is a negative single strand RNA virus of family orthomyxoviridae having four group: influenza A, influenza B, influenza C, and thogoto virus. containing 7to 8 segments of linear rna with a genome length b/w 12,000 to 15,000.
What is the difference between flu A and flu B?
Influenza A and influenza B are two different types of the flu virus. Influenza A is more common and can infect both humans and animals, while influenza B mainly affects humans. Influenza A has more subtypes and can cause more severe outbreaks, while influenza B typically causes milder symptoms.
Why does influenza have RNA?
Influenza is an RNA virus because its genetic material is made up of RNA. RNA viruses like influenza are able to mutate more rapidly than DNA viruses, which contributes to the virus's ability to evolve quickly and evade host immunity.
Does H5N1 has a capsid or protein coat?
Yes, H5N1 is an influenza virus, which means it has a protein coat called a capsid surrounding its genetic material. The capsid helps protect the virus and enables it to infect host cells.
