Gammainfluenzavirus

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.820.480.968.410

**Synonyms:** - Influenzavirus C - Influenza Viruses Type C - Orthomyxoviruses Type C