Influenza A Virus
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Which of the following is true about Influenza A virus?

  • It causes the flu only in humans
  • It can cause severe disease in multiple species (correct)
  • It is a DNA virus
  • It is transmitted from domestic birds to wild birds

    • What is the main reason why many countries have stockpiled the influenza A vaccine?

  • To protect domestic birds from severe disease
  • To prevent outbreaks in wild birds
  • To allow quick administration in case of a human influenza pandemic (correct)
  • To treat avian influenza pandemics

    • What is the genus of Influenza A virus?

  • Alphainfluenzavirus (correct)
  • Orthomyxoviridae
  • Influenza A
  • RNA virus

    • What is the family of Influenza A virus?

    <p>Orthomyxoviridae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the discovery of an antibody effective against all types of the influenza A virus reported?

    <p>In 2011</p> Signup and view all the answers

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