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Influenzavirus B |
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Influenzavirus B /In·flu·en·za·vi·rus B/ a genus of viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae containing the agent of influenza B. See influenza virus, under virus. Influenzavirus B, a genus of viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae containing the agent of influenza B. It affects only humans. It can cause epidemics, albeit not as severe as those caused by influenza A. Vaccination against influenza B is available. See also influenza. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Influenza A virus infections are more common than influenza B virus infections (75% vs 25%) (8). 14) One report demonstrated resistance to zanamivir in an immunocompromised child infected with influenza B virus who had been treated with an extended course of zanamivir. The BChip can detect influenza B virus strains, for example B/Victoria/2/87 and B/Yamagata/16/88. |
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