INFLUENZAVIRUS C
\ˈɪnfluːənzˌava͡ɪɹəs sˈiː], \ˈɪnfluːənzˌavaɪɹəs sˈiː], \ˈɪ_n_f_l_uː_ə_n_z_ˌa_v_aɪ_ɹ_ə_s s_ˈiː]\
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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.
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