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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Main Authors: Igor V. Babkin, Irina N. Babkina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/3/1100