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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.
What are the simplest infectious biological systems?
The simplest infectious biological systems are single-celled microorganisms like bacteria and viruses that have the ability to infect a host organism, replicate within it, and cause disease. Examples include E. coli bacteria and the influenza virus.
What do the 'H' and 'N' stand for in influenza viruses?
hemaglutinin and neuraminidase, two surface glycoproteins of influenza that contribute the the virulence of the disease...
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.
How many Influenza A subtypes can infect birds?
There are 15 different Influenza A subtypes that can infect birds
Is influenza an organism?
No, but it is caused by an organism. Influenza is the name of the infectious disease that certain viruses cause in people and other animals. The virus that causes the flu is the organism, and influenza is the disease the organism causes.
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.
How many types of the Influenza Viruses are there?
According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 4 types of Influenza viruses, but only three infect humans (A, B & C). Influenza D infects cattle and is not known to infect people.
How many types are there of influenza viruses?
According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 4 types of Influenza viruses, but only three infect humans (A, B & C). Influenza D infects cattle and is not known to infect people.
How do bacteria differ from the cells of the organism they infect?
Bacteria are unicellular. The cells of the organism they infect are, quite often, part of a multicellular organism.
What viruses can infect your airway?
Three that come to mind are adenovirus, influenza, and RSV.
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.
What is the difference between Influenza A and Influenza B?
Influenza A and Influenza B are two different types of flu viruses. 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 illness.
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.
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.
Does influenza A virus infect turtles?
No. Most viruses target certain cells. In the case of influenza A, some mammals (including humans) and some birds have been infected.
