Which virus is responsible for causing influenza?

Show Answers

Orthomyxovirus, classified as a DNA virusParamyxovirus, identified as an RNA virusParamyxovirus, known to be a DNA virusOrthomyxovirus, categorized as an RNA virus

Explanation

Influenza is caused by the Orthomyxovirus, which is an RNA virus. Although Orthomyxovirus is sometimes confused with Paramyxovirus, the former is the correct agent responsible for influenza and it contains RNA as its genetic material.