Influenzavirus C

Synonyms

Influenza C Virus

Influenza C Viruses

Influenza Viruses Type C

Orthomyxoviruses Type C

Virus, Influenza C

Viruses, Influenza C

A genus of the family ORTHOMYXOVIRIDAE comprising viruses similar to types A and B but less common, more stable, more homogeneous, and lacking the neuraminidase protein. They have not been associated with epidemics but may cause mild influenza. Influenza C virus is the type species.