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Influenzavirus A /In·flu·en·za·vi·rus A/ (in″floo-en´zah-vi″rus) a genus of viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae containing the agent of influenza A. See influenza virus, under virus> . Influenzavirus A, a genus of viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae containing the agent of influenza A. It is usually the cause of epidemics and pandemics. It is divided into subgroups based on two surface proteins: neuraminidase and haemoglutinin. Vaccination against influenza A 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 viruses are segmented, negative-strand RNA viruses that are placed in the family Orthomyxoviridae in 3 genera: Influenzavirus A, B, and C. Influenza viruses are segmented negative-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae and are divided into the genera Influenzavirus A, B and C. |
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