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RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses).
the full name for the flu is influenza. Depending on the type of bacteria or virus causing the flu, the name of the organism comes first. For example, Hemophilus Influenza.
Influenza or grippe are two other names, see the related question in the related question section for more information (in the swine flu question).
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What is the scientific name of the pathogen that causes the flu?
The scientific name of the pathogen that causes the flu is Influenza virus. There are different types of influenza viruses, with the main ones being type A, B, and C.
What is the pathogen name for tuberculosis?
The pathogen that causes tuberculosis is Mycobacterium.
What is the scientific name of the pathogen that causes mad cow disease?
A prion.
Which type of disease does a pathogen cause infectious or noninfectious?
A pathogen causes infectious disease. For instance, influenza virus is the pathogen that causes flu.
What is the scientific name of bird flue?
Avian influenza. or avian flu.
What is the scientific name for bacterium?
The academic term for a 'germ' is a pathogen, or a substance that can cause disease, illness, or infection. The most common organisms that may be considered 'germs' are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists.
Is H1A1 the scientific name for Swine Flu?
No, A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)v-like virus is the scientific name. It is more commonly called A-H1N1/09. See the related question below for more detail on the many names world wide for this influenza.
What is the common medical name of the flu?
'Avian Influenza' is not the scientific name, the scientific name is actually Orthomyxoviridae, Influenza Type A, subtype H5N1. The common names are: Avian Influenza, bird flu, and fowl plague.
Is flu a pathogen?
Flu is caused by a pathogen (by viruses) but is not the pathogen itself, flu is the disease the pathogen causes. Flu is short for influenza which is an infectious disease of the respiratory system caused by influenza viruses.
What was the name of AIDS pathogen?
HIV is the name of AIDS pathogen.
What is the scientific name for influenza?
Influenzavirus (one word) is the scientific name. There are 3 Types of influenza viruses that humans and some other animals get: influenzavirus A, influenzavirus B, and influenzavirus C. The influenza virus is a negative single strand RNA virus and is a member of the viral family orthomyxoviridae.
What type of pathogen is the common cold?
Viral pathogens cause colds, flu, and chickenpox.
