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GRIPPE TYPE B [1 record]

Record 1 2006-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Viral Diseases
  • Respiratory Tract
DEF

A variety of influenza caused by influenza virus B.

CONT

On the basis of their nucleocapsid and M [matrix] protein antigens, the influenza viruses are divided into 3 distinct immunological types (A, B, and C). Influenza A viruses also occur in pigs, birds, and horses. However, only man is infected by influenza B and C. ... Influenza B viruses do not occur in animals and do not exhibit antigenic shift.

Key term(s)
  • B type influenza
  • B type flu

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies virales
  • Voies respiratoires
CONT

Le virus de grippe B est spécifique à l'homme. Ce virus est beaucoup plus stable génétiquement que le virus de type A et par conséquent subit des mutations plus minimes. Les épidémies de grippe B sont généralement d'intensité moindre que celles de grippe A.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades víricas
  • Vías respiratorias
DEF

Infección respiratoria causada por el virus de influenza clase B.

OBS

Los tipos de influenza A y B son los responsables de las epidemias de enfermedades respiratorias que se producen casi todos los inviernos y que con frecuencia están asociadas con un aumento en los índices de hospitalización y de muerte.

OBS

La gripe de tipo A es la epidémica, mientras que la B suele ser de carácter más leve.

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