Influenza B Virus
- ssRNA(-) Virus
- Family: Orthomyxoviridae
- Genus: Influenzavirus B
- Structure: The virions are 80 – 100nm in diameter. Enveloped. Usually rounded but can be filamentous.
- Genome: ssRNA(-), segmented linear, enclosed by nuclear protein. 8 segments code for 11 proteins.
Subjects
- 8 year old Male
- Sore throat and high fever
- 2 days after visit to high school sports day
- PCR nose and throat swab = Influenza B positive
- 52 year old Female
- Severe malaise chills
- 5 days after son presented with fever
- PCR nose and throat swab = Influenza B positive
Results
