Influenza virus C infection generally causes mild respiratory illness and is unlikely to cause epidemics. It belongs to a genus in the virus family Orthomyxoviridae, which includes those viruses which cause influenza and known to infect humans and pigs.
Cold-like symptoms are associated with the virus including:
This may lead to more severe infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
DIAGNOSIS
To diagnose Influenza virus type C, several tests may be used including:
TREATMENT
Flu shots are known to be the most effective and safe vaccines for influenza viruses.
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