The Origin of the Variola Virus
The question of the origin of smallpox, one of the major menaces to humankind, is a constant concern for the scientific community. Smallpox is caused by the agent referred to as the variola virus (VARV), which belongs to the genus Orthopoxvirus. In the last century, smallpox was declared eradicated...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-03-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/3/1100 |