Definition: 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.
infection: coordinate IM with INFLUENZA, HUMAN (IM) in humans or ORTHOMYXOVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) in animals
Other names Orthomyxoviruses Type C; Influenza Viruses Type C; Influenza C Virus; Viruses, Influenza C; Virus, Influenza C; Influenza C Viruses
