EPD Test Example: Influenza B Virus

• ssRNA(-) Virus


• Family: Orthomyxoviridae


• Genus: Influenzavirus B


• Structure: Enveloped. Usually rounded but can be filamentous. The virions are 80 – 100nm in diameter


• Genome: Segmented ssRNA(-)linear genome, encapsidated by nuclear protein. Contains 8 segments coding for 11 proteins

Lab results (PCR) confirming the Influenza B Virus

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Lab results (PCR) confirming the Influenza B Virus.